Why 99% Of Beginners Choose The WRONG Linux Distro

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Mutable vs Immutable Linux: Which One Should YOU Choose? 🐧🛡️  Are you stuck picking your first Linux distro and worried about making the wrong choice? The Linux world is split into TWO types: Mutable and Immutable—and picking the right one can make your Linux journey smooth and frustration-free! In this video, I break down both types in simple terms, clear up the confusion, and help you decide which path is perfect for YOU. ___  🎯 What You’ll Learn      What "Mutable" and "Immutable" Linux really mean (in plain English!)     How traditional distros like Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Manjaro, and Fedora differ from cutting-edge Immutable ones like Silverblue, Vanilla OS, and BazziteOS     The real pros and cons of each approach—no hype, just facts     Why most beginners get tripped up (and how to avoid their mistakes!)     Which type is best for YOUR needs: customizability, stability, software, and troubleshooting ___  🤔 Which Team Are You?      Team Mutable: Love customizing, tinkering, and don’t mind a little troubleshooting? You’ll feel right at home with classic Linux distros!     Team Immutable: Want maximum stability, security, and a hassle-free experience? Modern immutable distros are calling your name! ___  💬 Join the Conversation!  Are you Team Mutable or Team Immutable? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! Still confused? Check out the Distro Finder Guide linked above and let the community help you out.  ==**HELPFUL RESOURCES 🔗**==👇👇  Linux Distro Finder Guide (helped 9,000+ pick the right distro!) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C0rpRkk_oo&feature=youtu.be Immutable Distro's List - https://distrowatch.com/search.php?ostype=All&category=Immutable&origin=All&basedon=All&notbasedon=None&desktop=All&architecture=All&package=All&rolling=All&isosize=All&netinstall=All&language=All&defaultinit=All&status=All#simpleresults  ==**TIME STAMPS**==👇👇  00:00 - The Linux Beginner Trap 01:05 - What is Mutable Linux? 02:07 - What is Immutable Linux? 03:30 - So Which One should You use? My Thoughts and a Short Answer. 04:06 - Pick a Mutable Distro. IF ! 04:35 - Pick an Immutable Distro. IF ! 05:06 - Which Side You Are? Comment Below  ==**SUPPORT US ON**==👇👇  Patreon: https://patreon.com/NixNexus Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/nixnexus SubscribeStar: https://subscribestar.com/nixnexus Liberapay: https://en.liberapay.com/NixNexus/ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/nixnexus  ==**FOLLOW US ON**==👇👇  Twitter(X): https://twitter.com/NixNexus360 Facebook: https://facebook.com/nixnexus360 Instagram: https://instagram.com/nixnexus360 Threads: https://threads.net/@nixnexus360 Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@nixnexus Tumblr: https://tumblr.com/blog/nixnexus WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaFQEVo84OmIjOfE5Q33 Telegram Channel: https://t.me/s/nixnexus Odysee: https://odysee.com/@NixNexus Dailymotion: https://dailymotion.com/nixnexus Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5470472

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00:00Hello friend. Most Linux beginners waste weeks and sometimes even months on the wrong distribution

00:07and end up hating Linux for all the wrong reasons. Though here is the secret. There are actually two

00:14types of Linux systems and picking the wrong one means endless frustration. But if you get it right,

00:21Linux becomes a joy to use. Yes, you heard that right. Because what most of the beginners do

00:28is they research online and everywhere they are recommended with options like Linux Mint,

00:35Manjaro and so on. But nowadays, apart from the traditional Linux, there exists a second kind

00:42called immutable Linux distribution and they are rarely considered as beginner friendly options.

00:49So, in today's video, I will break down the concept of mutable and immutable Linux in an easy layman's

00:56tongue so that by the end of this video, you will know exactly which one to choose. So, without further ado, let's begin.

01:08If you go by the dictionary, the word mutable means capable, susceptible or prone to change or mutation.

01:16And similarly, immutable means not capable, susceptible or prone to change or mutation.

01:24Therefore, almost all popular and classic Linux distros like Ubuntu, Fedora Workstation, Arch,

01:31Linux Mint, Manjaro, etc. are examples of mutable Linux distributions.

01:37Meaning their whole system is open for modification. The root file system is writable, meaning users can

01:45freely change or modify the system files, install or remove packages through various kinds of package

01:52managers and customize almost everything. Updates in a mutable system happens package by package through

01:59system-specific package managers like APT, DNF or Pacman giving users huge amount of flexibility.

02:08On the other hand, immutable distros are a newer approach. They are special versions of Linux where the

02:15core system is just read-only. Meaning users cannot directly change or modify the root system files,

02:22making the operating system even more secure, stable and reliable than traditional ones.

02:28With the help of containerization, immutable distros isolate every programs from the core system and even

02:35each other. So, even if you do end up getting bad, corrupted or infected application,

02:41it cannot touch the underlying system. In an immutable system, updates are done as atomic upgrades.

02:49Meaning everything in the system updates at once during the reboot. And if something fails,

02:55then the system rollbacks to its previous working state. Software installation usually happens

03:01in a containerized method through universal package managers like Flatpak, AppImage or Snap rather

03:08than the traditional package managers. Fedora Silverblue, VanillaOS, NitrixOS, BaziteOS and the newly built

03:16GnomeOS are some best examples of immutable distributions. By the way, if you are learning something new,

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03:29deep dives. To be honest, after using and testing both types of Linux distribution, I have come to the

03:38conclusion that there is no wrong choice, just wrong expectations. Mutable distros gives you endless

03:46flexibility. But with great power and flexibility comes great responsibilities. You have to maintain

03:53your system regularly and properly. Otherwise, there will be a risk of breakage, conflicting packages

03:59and dependencies can indeed break your system. But in correct hands, they are incomparable.

04:06So, if you too falls in that category of users who want access to widest range of softwares,

04:12drivers, themes and tweaks. If you do not mind troubleshooting or fixing issues when something

04:18breaks, then you should go with a traditional mutable distro. If you love experimenting, customizing

04:25and editing system files. If you need total control over your system dependencies, packages and system

04:31configurations, then mutable distros are just for you. Whereas, if you are a beginner to Linux, who want

04:38to play it safe and does not like spending time in wiki pages or system troubleshooting, then it is better to

04:45go with an immutable distro. If you are not into system customization, modification, you only rely on flatpak,

04:52snap or app image for your software needs and also want a set it then forget it Linux distro with maximum

05:00stability and fewer chances of breaking, then immutable distros are for you. The future is moving towards

05:08immutable distros. But mutable distributions will always remain the backbone of Linux ecosystem.

05:16Now you tell me which side you are on. Are you team mutable or team immutable? Comment your thoughts

05:22below and if you are still not sure which distro to pick, then check out my distro finder guide which

05:27helped over 9000 people pick their perfect Linux distro. Thanks for watching. See you in the next one.

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