Void

Reader supplied reviews for Void Average rating 9.3 from 127 review(s) What are your thoughts on Void? 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: -- 202210012021093020191109201811112017100720150221 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: 20221001 Rating: 10 Date: 2023-06-07 Votes: 1 What I appreciate most about Void is its exceptional clarity, allowing me to understand every aspect of my operating system. Void is the most user-friendly Linux distribution I have ever used. It simplifies everything remarkably, adhering closely to the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) principle. Moreover, it boasts impressive speed and stability, while also evoking a BSD-like experience. The package manager is incredibly straightforward to configure and operates at lightning speed. I have never encountered any issues with upgrades, as they have always been stable and reliable. Though the number of available packages is impressive for a niche distribution, I personally prefer running Nix in parallel for greater control and access to additional packages. Working with runit (the init process) is a pleasure, as I can comprehensively understand each step of the boot process and customize it according to my requirements. I had reservations about Arch due to systemd, Gentoo due to lengthy compilation times and portage, and Artix due to its inconsistent package manager. However, I love Void for its utilization of runit, xbps (the package manager), and its overall stability. Every one of my machines runs on Void, and I am currently in the process of testing it on my server, where it has performed flawlessly so far. The positives of Void are: Runit (I highly recommend trying it; it is truly remarkable) xbps and its impressive mirror speed Strong documentation However, there are a few downsides: While the documentation is excellent, it could be more comprehensive, similar to the Arch Wiki or the Gentoo Wiki. It would be beneficial to have an option in xbps to test a package, either through a subshell like Nix or with the ability to remove a package using xbps-remove -o. The installation process is not as enjoyable as Gentoo or Arch, as it provides more guidance (although this does not result in a bloated system). I have tried numerous distributions, including Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, Gentoo, Artix, and OpenBSD. In my opinion, Void comes closest to OpenBSD in terms of consistency and simplicity while still delivering the performance expected from a modern desktop system. Once you enter the Void, you will find that Void becomes your final Linux distribution. Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: 20221001 Rating: 10 Date: 2023-06-04 Votes: 1 Void Linux is exceptional! I use Void Linux since 2016-2017. It is fast, stable, most stable distro I have ever used after trying many of them, like Slackware, Mandrake, RedHat, Debian, Ubuntu, Arch. I am not saying that other distros are bad! Void Linux can work out of the box. If not ,you may need to configure a few things. Thus you learn and tell to Void Linux doing what you want! Once you configure you will enjoy of the simplicity of Void Linux. I use for studying and streaming movies, listening music etc... No bullshit bloatware or braking changes. No systemd! Runit is amazing, fast, configurable. Xbps package manager is great! I don't need to install 3rd party packages. Because Void Linux has what you need. If it doesn't the sure you can install. My setup is fully encrypted installation with LUKS, LVMM Glibc for graphics reverse prime sometimes optimus for security apparmor, nftables with encrypted dns over tor desktop dwm, bspwm login/display manager emptty terminal alacritty This must be Void slogan :) I highly recommend Void Linux. It is like addiction, you cannot go back and use some other distro after using Void Linux for many years! Was this review helpful? Yes No Version: 20221001 Rating: 9 Date: 2023-05-28 Votes: 4 I'm new to linux, and so far I'm very happy with Void. It took me a few tries to install it correctly, as I kept messing stuff up, but at the end, it feels very rewarding when everything is up and running as it should, and I learned a lot from the process. It feels light, using 1GB of ram with KDE, and very fast. Runit is great and simple. The package manager as well. I'm dual booting with Windows but have no need to go back. Some of the software isn't the latest, but for most of the things that I need and use regularly, they are. I highly recommend this distribution, and am looking forward to becoming a better linux user through it. Was this review helpful? Yes No See all 127 reader reviews of Void...