Key insights

• 🌐 Switched from Arch to Debian due to poor internet connection during travels, Debian's features were enjoyable, Uncertain about sticking with Debian or switching back to Arch
• 🔄 Struggles with managing updates for multiple Linux distributions, Updates can be time-consuming and lead to reliability issues, especially for a work machine, Conflicts and manual interventions during updates, Challenges with keeping up with the necessary updates
• 🔒 Switched to Debian for a stable experience with few updates, Debate between rolling release (frequent updates) and fixed release (stability), Security updates and software patches for fixed releases, Use of flat packs, snaps, or app images for more recent software versions, Demonstration of LibreOffice 7 running as a flat pack on Debian 10
• 💻 Debian installer is not user-friendly, Workaround with live images and Calamares installer, Google 'Debian live isos' for download link, Live version has much nicer graphical installer and partitioning
• 🎬 Updates in Debian include major bug fixes and security updates, The speaker's main laptop and production machine both run Debian for stability and reliability, They use dual screen setup with OBS for recording YouTube videos, The speaker experiments with other distros on their main laptop but keeps Debian as the main distro for now
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Satisfied with the stability of Debian, Not planning to change anything in the system, Spent time with family and now has a new setup for creating videos

Q&A

• Is the speaker planning to make any changes to the system?

  The speaker is satisfied with the stability of Debian and does not plan to change anything in the system. They have a new setup for creating better videos after spending time with family.

• Why did the speaker choose Debian as their main distro?

  The speaker updates Debian and explains the reasons behind choosing it as the main distro, highlighting stability and reliability. Although the speaker experiments with other distros, they have chosen Debian as their main choice for now.

• Is the Debian installer user-friendly?

  The Debian installer is not very user-friendly, but there's a workaround with live images using Calamares installer, which offers a much better experience. One can find the download link for the live version by searching for 'Debian live isos.'

• What are the advantages of Debian over rolling release distributions?

  Switching to Debian provided a stable and efficient experience. The debate between rolling release (frequent updates) and fixed release (stability) is addressed, and ways to address outdated software are discussed, including the use of flat packs, snaps, or app images.

• What are the struggles with managing updates for multiple Linux distributions?

  Managing updates for multiple Linux distributions can be time-consuming, leading to reliability issues and conflicts, especially for a work machine.

• Why did Dorian switch from Arch to Debian?

  Dorian switched from Arch to Debian due to poor internet connection during travels. While initially due to travel constraints, Dorian came to enjoy Debian's features.

• 00:00 Dorian switched from Arch to Debian due to poor internet connection during travels, but came to enjoy Debian's features. Unsure whether to stick with Debian or switch back to Arch.
• 01:38 Struggles with managing updates for multiple Linux distributions, particularly with conflicts and manual interventions. Updates can be time-consuming and lead to reliability issues, especially for a work machine.
• 03:12 Switching to Debian provided a stable and efficient experience. The debate over rolling release vs. fixed release revolves around frequent updates and stability. Ways to address outdated software include using flat packs, snaps, or app images.
• 04:51 Debian installer is not user-friendly, but there's a workaround with live images using Calamares installer which is much better. Google 'Debian live isos' for the download link. The live version has a much nicer graphical installer and partitioning. The process is way better than the old installer.
• 06:39 The speaker updates Debian and explains the reasons behind the choice of Debian as the main distro, highlighting stability and reliability. They mention running different distros for experimentation but are keeping Debian as their main choice for now.
• 08:27 The speaker is satisfied with the stability of Debian and doesn't plan to change anything. They were away spending time with family and now have a new setup to create better videos.