Actually, I use Arch cause I’m too lazy for other distros (I’ve tried all the main ones).
The rolling nature and lack of distro-specific configs makes it much easier to automate the entire process.
I run my update.sh script before I install new packages, or when a news entry pops up in my terminal about a change requiring manual intervention.
So about once a month I type in update.sh, monitor the messages for 5 minutes and reboot.
Literally the only issue I had so far was a software from 2021 that didn’t compile on the first try cause it expected an older version of Java.
Other than that, it’s the least buggy distro I know.
So, your personal computer then? Just one instance?
Do you think that holds up when you are supporting a legacy environment of 200+ VMs and iron with code written by the cheapest consultants for 20+ years?
No, I use it on my personal computer as well as my server and that of my org, with a nextcloud, website and forum.
Do you think that holds up when you are supporting a legacy environment of 200+ VMs and iron with code written by the cheapest consultants for 20+ years?
No. I never claimed rolling release is right for every system.
::From the shadows, a ragged, scruffy, burnt out looking enterprise IT employee slowly emerges into the room. His button-up grid patterned shirt has a few buttons hanging on for dear life. His face lit only by flickering server lights and a crumpled cigarette smolder lazily hanging from his dry, crusty lips. His employee badge sways to and fro with each bedraggled rise and fall of his gaunt shoulders.::
“Oh, you like your rolling releases and your AURs and your ‘cutting edge’ software huh?”
::He takes another drag before blowing a stench into your face that can only be described as vaporized despair. He then drops the cigarette into his coffee with a hiss, swirls it a few times, and takes a long swig.::
“Do you think that holds up when you are supporting a legacy environment of 200+ VMs and iron with code written by the cheapest consultants for 20+ years?”
::His eyes narrow. The open source software enthusiasts who were moments ago happily discussing their personal computing experiences are stunned, unsure what to say.::
“…Because that is a very different experience.”
::He turns and melds back into the server room from which he emerged, mumbling something that sounds like ‘absolute fools’ and ‘don’t even know about ESXI…’
Actually, I use Arch cause I’m too lazy for other distros (I’ve tried all the main ones).
The rolling nature and lack of distro-specific configs makes it much easier to automate the entire process.
I run my
update.shscript before I install new packages, or when a news entry pops up in my terminal about a change requiring manual intervention.So about once a month I type in
update.sh, monitor the messages for 5 minutes and reboot.Literally the only issue I had so far was a software from 2021 that didn’t compile on the first try cause it expected an older version of Java.
Other than that, it’s the least buggy distro I know.
So, your personal computer then? Just one instance?
Do you think that holds up when you are supporting a legacy environment of 200+ VMs and iron with code written by the cheapest consultants for 20+ years?
Because that is a very different experience.
No shit that’s a different experience, who in this thread is suggesting running fucking Arch on their server farm? Lmao
I’m almost positive that even archlinux.org is hosted on Red Hat servers.
No, I use it on my personal computer as well as my server and that of my org, with a nextcloud, website and forum.
No. I never claimed rolling release is right for every system.
::From the shadows, a ragged, scruffy, burnt out looking enterprise IT employee slowly emerges into the room. His button-up grid patterned shirt has a few buttons hanging on for dear life. His face lit only by flickering server lights and a crumpled cigarette smolder lazily hanging from his dry, crusty lips. His employee badge sways to and fro with each bedraggled rise and fall of his gaunt shoulders.::
“Oh, you like your rolling releases and your AURs and your ‘cutting edge’ software huh?”
::He takes another drag before blowing a stench into your face that can only be described as vaporized despair. He then drops the cigarette into his coffee with a hiss, swirls it a few times, and takes a long swig.::
“Do you think that holds up when you are supporting a legacy environment of 200+ VMs and iron with code written by the cheapest consultants for 20+ years?”
::His eyes narrow. The open source software enthusiasts who were moments ago happily discussing their personal computing experiences are stunned, unsure what to say.::
“…Because that is a very different experience.”
::He turns and melds back into the server room from which he emerged, mumbling something that sounds like ‘absolute fools’ and ‘don’t even know about ESXI…’