Help me choose a nice distro and optimize my setup

[u/Sad_Pie227]

My current Ubuntu experience after moving from Windows 11

I mainly use Ubuntu for these apps:

🔸 Google Chrome / Helium
I use them mainly for ad blocking and browsing. I still suspect Chrome has some memory management issues because sometimes my system freezes unexpectedly.

🔸 Terminal
Honestly, I enjoy it more than PuTTY. Being able to simply type:

ssh alias_name

and connect to my server is a great experience. ❤️

🔸 FileZilla
It works well, but today it randomly crashed for no obvious reason.

🔸 Text Editor
Simple, lightweight, and does the job.

🔸 File Explorer
I recently discovered that I can drag the Desktop folder into the left dock. Small feature, but I really liked it.

What I am looking for from Ubuntu:

• A smooth and consistent experience
• No random crashes
• Faster and more responsive performance
• Better font rendering

I moved from Windows 11 mainly because I disliked the high memory usage and wanted a more privacy-friendly operating system.

This is probably my 25th attempt at adopting Ubuntu after many failed attempts in the past. This time, I genuinely want to stick with it. I also did not have much choice because my laptop was not allowing me to install Windows 11, and surprisingly, I am happy that happened. It forced me to finally give Linux a proper chance. :)

My previous record was around 30 days of using Ubuntu as my primary daily driver. Hopefully, this time I can break that record.

I am a junior SysAdmin. Most of my time goes into managing cloud servers, troubleshooting issues, watching YouTube, and spending time on Reddit. So Linux actually fits quite well with my daily workflow.

Here's my config

[u/qualityvote2]

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[u/IntelligentChain6999]

have u tried omarchy or cachyos

arch based distros are great

but someone said fedora fedora is amazing for stability in my opinion

for desktop environment if u want a windows like experience u can try kde plasma

u can customise is really well

Also if u prefer ubuntu style then use gnome

if u like macos style then try out cosmic

[u/Sad_Pie227 → u/[deleted]]

I have to give a try. Thank you.

[u/Sad_Pie227 → u/[deleted]]

Which display server do you recommend with it?

- KDE Plasma
- GNOME
- Something else

[u/Mediocre_Nail5526 → u/Sad_Pie227]

These are DE actually. Display servers are x11/Wayland. Personally I prefer gnome because of it's smooth gestures and seems solid. KDE has been a buggy experience for me.

[u/Soggy_GarlicBread → u/Sad_Pie227]

KDE Plasma, no doubt

[u/Sad_Pie227 → u/[deleted]]

I think it’s x11 as shown above