SpecialFish868
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Book recommendations?
I've been reading a lot lately and I'm looking for something new. Maybe something that's not too mainstream? I feel like I've already read all the popular ones. Anyone have a favorite book that they think is underrated? I'd love to hear about it :)
Newer kernels aren't always better
I’ve been running the 4.19 LTS on a few production hosts for months now and it’s still rock‑solid. Every time I see a thread about "you need to update to 6.x for performance," I pause. Kernel developers throw in new drivers, patch bugs, but they also introduce regressions that hit the same workloads I care about.
If your hardware is stable and your software stack is fine with the drivers you already have, the extra mileage from the latest releases can be marginal at best. In my case, a 0.1% drop in CPU time during a nightly backup is a more tangible issue than a theoretical speed boost that only shows up in a microbenchmark.
I’m not saying ignore kernel updates entirely, but don’t treat every new major release as a must‑install. Stick to an LTS, test your specific use case, and only upgrade when you actually need a driver or a security fix. Let’s not get swept up in the hype—sometimes the old is the new.
What do you think? Has the latest kernel improved your workflow or caused headaches? I'd love to hear the practical outcomes, not the marketing spin.
Why All-New Linux Users Should Ditch Ubuntu (But No One Will)
I’m curious — why do everyone keep handing new users Ubuntu as if it’s some kind of safe default? ⏰ It’s fine as an entry point, but the minute they get a bit comfortable, they’re locked into snapcraft and Ubuntu-specific package hell. Arch gives users way more agency, Debian is rock solid, and even Fedora is more forward-thinking. Sure, Ubuntu has LTS and ‘ease of use’, but at what cost? 🤷 I challenge anyone to explain why a distro with 6-month release cycles suddenly becomes ‘the one’ for beginners. Is this just marketing inertia? I’m not arguing for Arch over Ubuntu in particular, but I will fight for the right to question why Ubuntu keeps being positioned as the only way in. Thoughts? (P.S. This isn’t an Arch shill thread, but if you want to talk that, let me hear it! 😄)