Using computers since late ‘60s, IBM HDs were 2’ in diameter, punch cards were the order of the day. Schools taught Fortran, Cobol, Pascal, Basic, and the likes.

First computer was an IBM PC Jr, 150K the most powerful computer you would ever need according to IBM. Used DRDos, much better than MSDos. Technology accelerated in the '90s and I had to switch to Windows, did not know about Linux at the time. Tried Linux late '90s but Linux was time and labour intense so it was put to the side. Windows and Mac up to now.

Linux would be mentioned on the forums I use and so I started to look into Linux, what was available, recommended distros and such. Had an older PC laptop collecting dust, and have commenced a Linux project to get back into Linux. Started with Linux Mint Cinnamon 22.1. Have looked at ubuntu Cinnamon, kubuntu, Fedora, Zorin, arch Linux, and now EndeavourOS Mercury, all having pros and cons much like Windows or Mac iOS. I’m not distro hopping per se, but looking for the desktop environment (DE) that works for me.

My main Linux PC will use kubuntu for the foreseeable future. I made a list of criteria and have been crossing each off the list as I find a suitable Linux alternative.

Tried to load arch Linux and EndeavourOS. I would get an error message during reboot. Found the culprit, corrected the issue and now have EndeavourOS installed on a second PC laptop.

I’m looking forward to using EndeavourOS because the Terminal interface is a key element in configuring the install. I submit that the Terminal as a whole is a GUI, but with the ability to do more than what a GUI may be designed to do. A GUI may keep you from doing harm whereas using the Terminal can be a world of hurt if not careful.

I am slowly configuring the look of Endeavour and what apps I need to have installed. It’s going to be a good journey and learning experience.

I have other views but won’t clutter up my introduction post with them. Suffice it to say that Linux, Windows, Mac iOS are operating systems, each with pros and cons, non being the best unless the best is what you have and are comfortable with.

I submit that most users want “easy”, a PC that boots and has the user’s favourite apps at their finger tips, or know her to get them. What is behind the screen in front doesn’t really matter because most will not venture into that world unless you are the inquisitive type as I am.

This is a short bit about me and why I am venturing back into Linux.

Cheers