Ubuntu MATE VS Devuan GNU+Linux

When I started out, I used red hat, Suse linux, and then finally I jumped to Ubuntu, when they killed gnome and rolled out their new GUI later, I switched to Ubuntu Mate, with xfce alternatively installed. And then later came MINT. Which is based on ubuntu anyway. Source: 5 months ago

Prepare a blank USB stick with a copy of Ubuntu (write the ISO to the USB stick with Rufus). Source: 4 months ago

Ubuntu MATE (simple, well maintained, has the Ubuntu ecosystem support and should work well). Source: 10 months ago

Linux Mint has its advantages, but your title doesn't make sense when there's Ubuntu MATE. Source: 12 months ago

(btw: since the PC is older I would reccommend Ubuntu Mate or Xubuntu as those come with a lighter Desktop). Source: about 1 year ago

I'm a new user with first install. Are there any user guides / admin guides available? I'm not seeing much documentation available at devuan.org -- maybe my eyes glaze over(?). Source: about 1 year ago

If Canonical spin a variant without systemd, possibly choosing Devuan as the base, it'll be great. Possibly, less resource hungry. Source: over 2 years ago

Trisquel's FAQ says: > Why should I use Trisquel instead of one of the better-known distributions? > There are literally hundreds of GNU/Linux distributions designed to fill every conceivable niche. Only a handful of them are entirely free software; Trisquel is one such distribution. ... But I disagree. Trisquel is based on ubuntu, and uses systemd. Not just as some optional init system you can remove -... - Source: Hacker News / over 2 years ago

If you're experienced, look at Devuan Chimaera. BTW, I always felt Gnome is the most productive work environment with that UI. I think Cinnamon may come close. Source: over 2 years ago

A Devuan basic installation with a lightweight desktop will work. Source: over 2 years ago