Bleeding Edge Linux Distros

Operating Systems & Open Source Linux
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I'm looking for a Bleeding Edge OS to use on both my Desktop and my Laptop. I did try to get Sabayon to install, but however I kept getting an unknown error which I clearly don't understand why. Had the same error with a Virtual Machine, both of my desktops and my laptop. So Sabayon is out of a question.

I need do need to make sure I can get quick access to my server when needed so I can get my files. I will do research on getting OpenVPN working. I do plan on trying to make it my primary OS for multiple uses. Any help will be greatful! Trying to slowly move away from Windows

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Arch or Arch-based distros, like Manjaro, Chakra, Antergos, etc.

Gentoo or Gentoo-based distros, such as the aforementioned, and failed, Sabayon, Funtoo, etc.

Fedora.

Really, though, anything can be bleeding edge, just not in the official repos.

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I like Arch. But I tend to go for Manjaro just because it's preloaded with the stuff most people will use. I don't have time to trouble shoot Arch when something has a missing dependency or something like that.

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I never heard if a distro called failed before. Sabayon is out because I keep getting an error during installation. I do have Fedora running on my desktop right now. 

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I am leaning torwards Manjaro. I'll be giving that a shot if I don't like fedora

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Just installed Manjaro and learning the ropes. Gotta say,i'm loving it. I only have one annoying quirk with it but i think that's because i screwed up the installation somehow.

You clearly are more experienced,so you shouldn't have any issues with it.

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I never had experience with an Arch based Linux yet. Manjaro will be my first time.

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Experience with Linux,i meant.

I switched over from Ubuntu after having used Ubuntu for a grand total of 2 days. Couldn't stand it. Manjaro gives me the option to learn more(correct me if i'm wrong). Messing around with the innards is how i learn. So Arch is where i want to end up but taking it at my own pace now.

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Try recreating the sabayon install usb. Probably just corrupt.

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And that's why it failed.

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You can learn more with any distro really, minimal distro's and "advanced" distro's just force it more.

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I did try doing that several times. I tried on CD's, different versions and other flash drives. Still got the same result

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such as the aforementioned, and failed, Sabayon

That was describing your attempt to install it, there is no distro called "failed"

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What's the error?

Linux usually doesnt throw "Unknown" errors. 

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well that sucks man, sabayon is pretty cool. i like how everything is compiled on the fly so practically everything you install is optimized for your system.

i bet it has something to do with UEFI, that shit confuses me.

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It just throws an unknown error. Which is really confusing me. Happens about a minute after the installation process starts

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I don't have a UEFI on my motherboard, I'm still on DDR2

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ArchLinux is a very advanced Distribution. When you not able to handle it you should stick to Manjaro.

Else try to write the error message that appreared or make a Photo. The Arch Linux Froum is a good address for getting help. 


But my question: Why do you want to have a bleeding edge distribution?


best regards

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Well, Arch isn't that advanced. The install is easy enough, you can do it in 20 minutes.

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I kinda like the new Manjaro 0.8.9, it's definitely better than the 0.8.8, which was in my opinion a weaker release.

AUR is now in the standard Manjaro package manager, mhwd has even more features, etc... all pretty awesome.