I have been using Mint for about six months now and while I am not going to start distro hopping, I slowly want to start exploring the rest of Linux.
Originally I was looking at Arch based distros such as Manjaro and EndeavourOS, during which I found out Manjaro is somewhat pointless because you pretty much should not use the AUR on Manjaro or else you will break the system inevitably. EndeavourOS looked solid though.
However, I got a few suggestions regarding OpenSuSE Tumbleweed as a better alternative to Arch based distros and just wanted to know what are the pros and cons of OpenSuSE compared to Arch based distros from your experience?
I used it for a while and still contribute to some package here and there.
It is, like many distribution, ok. But I do have some complaints.
First, by default root is the only one able to do anything requiring privileges, because sudo is left unconfigured by default. And even their own administration tool isn’t fucking able to unfuck that. Your only solution is Visudo.
Second, I’ve rarely seen such a bloated distro. By default it comes with multiple terminal GUIs, multiple VNC clients, a bunch of random software less than 10% of its user will ever need. Seriously, there is some serious housekeeping to do.
And lastly, the overusage of package recommendations. By default zypper install thoses, and you often find yourself installing software you’ll never need just because the openSUSE guys considered you might like them if you install another package. Seriously, I feel like I’m using some adwares bloated windows software at time… but without the adds.
Still, overall it is an okayish distro.