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Any suggestions on the best all-rounder OS? Is Raspberry Pi OS still the better option?
Its been so long since I ran this. Pi4, 8gb for reference.
Hmm.
Probably, since it is optimized for the rpi.
Seconded, also helps that the rpi-update and other utitilities for firmware updates/overclocking are already bundled and well supported.
I've been using it all day, really really impressed!
heh, nice pic
This is either absolute approval of the power of a 486 (with turbo speed no less!), or some slight judgement over my Neon Genesis Evangelion obsession...
I'm fine with it either way!
For desktop use I would recommend Raspberry Pi OS too - if it is going to be for desktop use, I found that using the option to boot directly from an SSD (if available) gives it a bit of extra smoothness.
Oh I remember that feature when it was 'coming soon', and never actually using it. Perfect opportunity to use it. Thanks for the reminder!
A few years ago I had success running Ubuntu MATE on my pi (PI 2 Model B), all I did was writing, browsing and some emulation gaming but it ran pretty well.
Lucky you with that Pi4. I think the official OS will be the most comfortable for general desktop use. If possible, boot from SSD (never USB) because microSD cards can occasionally crap out.
Its strange, bought it when it came out (a couple months after maybe?) when stock was no issue.
But recently I saw those stock issues and yep, feeling lucky!
Have got a SSD for that, thanks!
What do your mean, never usb? How else can you connect a ssd?
Ah, I meant never boot from a USB flash drive. Obviously use the USB ports but SSD is the fastest, then microSD, then regular USB.
Thanks for clearing that up. I thought there might be a major issue using usb for booting a ssd. I have all these things available. I kinda want to give myself the raspberry pi desktop tool challenge.
Nice case, can you tell us which one it is, please?
If I would use a Raspi as a desktop, I'd install Arch Linux ARM or Armbian on it, however Raspberry Pi OS is probably also a good choice.