Parabola GNU/Linux-libre

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Reader supplied reviews for Parabola GNU/Linux-libre Average rating 8.2 from 6 review(s) What are your thoughts on Parabola GNU/Linux-libre? Please include a few pros and a few cons, along with your overall impression of the operating system. Our FAQ page has tips on writing a good mini-review. Version: -- 2021.08.112020.01.182019.03.112018.12.222017.11.052016.11.032015.05.012013.09.012012.10.172011.09.01 Rating:    -- 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 out of 10 Your review (minimum 250 words): Past reviews - sort by: DateVotes Version: 2021.08.11 Rating: 9 Date: 2023-08-27 Votes: 1 I use the current Parabola with SystemD and Linux-Libre Kernel 5.15.88. I installed LXDE, for having a lightweight desktop. Everything works stable as expected. I use wired Ethernet, so I don't know about working Wi-Fi. I like to have an nearly empty system with just a few LXDE apps. I only install the needed apps and have a clean and fast system. But if one like to have a bigger desktop environment, Gome oder KDE should be no problem. For me LXDE is more than enough. Icecat 102.5.0esr with LibreJS, JShelter, TPRB, HTTPS Everywhere, Privacy Redirect as the default add-ons and additional default security tweeks make browsing safe and secure. I installed a second browser, Gnome Web, for pages, not working with Icecat. The rolling release made the update after Installation very easy. Works like Archlinux, just only with free (as in freedom) software. I'm very satisfied with Parabola. There is a good installation guide and a Wiki. If this isn't enough, one can look into the Archlinux Wiki. Parabola is very good for a daily driver, no doubt. The only alternative free Linux for me is Trisquel, which runs on another machine. But Parabola is stable enough and I will use it further. Give it a try. Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: 2021.08.11 Rating: 9 Date: 2023-06-09 Votes: 3 Great distro overall, just like arch without non-free software and includes 32-bit support, The only real problem you will encounter will be installation media, do not, i repeat do not use iso's published on the website they're outdated by over a year, on rolling release that's ancient, for your sanity do a quick arch/artix installation and migrate as quickly as possible. It's not a good distro for a beginer, you will encounter problems along the way (just like with arch, that's expected). I recommend this distro for anyone with supported hardware (as it obviously dosen't use non-free drivers) and with basic GNU/Linux knowledge. Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: 2021.08.11 Rating: 10 Date: 2022-09-27 Votes: 4 If you love Arch but are concerned for your software freedom, this distro is excellent. It prevents you from accidentally installing nonfree software by checking for conflicts with the conveniently named package "your-freedom". It may be a slight inconvenience to set up the keyrings, yet that should not be problematic for someone who enjoys Arch. Apart from warning you about nonfree packages, there are no further restrictions. It does not truly prevent you from installing nonfree software, but it gives you a nice heads up. Was this review helpful? Yes No See all 6 reader reviews of Parabola GNU/Linux-libre...