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[#]: subject: "7 Reasons Why I Use Pop!_OS Linux Distro as My Daily Driver"
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[#]: author: "Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/"
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7 Reasons Why I Use Pop!_OS Linux Distro as My Daily Driver
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Pop!_OS is a popular recommendation for Linux beginners and gamers alike. But, what are some of the reasons that Pop!_OS stands out from other Ubuntu-based distros available? Why should you consider it as a daily driver for your computer?
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I switched to [Pop OS from Ubuntu][1] three years ago and it has been my daily driver since then.
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Let me point out the benefits of choosing it as the operating system of your choice.
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### Reasons to Pick Pop!_OS Over Other Linux Distributions
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Note that some of the reasons listed could be entirely subjective to what you want, and how you expect your desktop experience to be.
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With that in mind, let me highlight why I chose [Pop!_OS][2] as my main OS over other Linux distributions:
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#### 1\. Separate NVIDIA/AMD ISO
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In case you have a system with Nvidia GPU, it is not feasible to make it work using [Nouveau][4] (an open-source driver for Nvidia cards).
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Well, you get a working display, but you cannot utilize the benefits of your graphics card.
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For instance, you will encounter stuttering and performance issues with almost every task that needs to utilize the GPU.
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Hence, the proprietary Nvidia drivers are the only solution to make things right.
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And, to conveniently add the proprietary driver out of the box, the distro needs to include it in the ISO itself or offer a separate ISO with Nvidia’s latest available proprietary driver.
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While you can always manually install the proprietary drivers, it is not always a flawless experience.
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The procedure should be similar to that of [installing Nvidia drivers in Linux Mint][5] for most of the popular Linux distros if you are curious.
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![Driver Manager | Linux Mint \(Cinnamon\)][6]
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Note that, at times, you will need to troubleshoot or re-install the correct (or an older driver version of the driver) to use Nvidia graphics properly.
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But, if you get a separate ISO for Nvidia-powered systems, or an Nvidia graphics installation mode (like Zorin OS), it eliminates the hassle of installing Nvidia drivers manually.
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This is not just about the ease of use, but Pop!_OS always works out of the box with the help Nvidia ISOs offered.
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I have had issues with Linux Mint, Ubuntu, and a few other distributions when I tried to manually install the proprietary drivers. So, Pop!_OS is a breeze to set up for my system with Nvidia graphics.
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#### 2\. Automatic Tiling Manager
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Without a tiling manager, you need to constantly drag and drop (and move) your active windows to organize them for quick access.
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So, a window tiling manager makes it convenient to automatically organize the active windows of any application that you launch.
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Of course, the experience with a tiling manager will differ as per your screen size, but even if you have a modest 27-inch size display, it should be a noticeable experience.
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I find myself using it all the time, even without a big monitor (or a dual-monitor setup).
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I have never used it on a laptop, but at the end of the day, having an automatic window tiling manager (that you can enable/disable) sounds like a useful feature.
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It helps with enhancing your multi-tasking capabilities without necessarily moving to different workspaces.
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#### 3\. Ease of Use
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Why do you think Ubuntu is one of the [best Linux distributions][8]?
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It manages to offer an easy-to-use modern desktop experience for years now.
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Impressively, System76 has managed to polish the user experience in Pop!_OS up a notch on top of Ubuntu.
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Hence, Pop!_OS is not just another Ubuntu distro, but the presence of an application launcher, application library, dock, workspace customizations, and various other optimizations lead to a unique desktop experience.
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For my use-case, it feels better than Ubuntu. Not to forget, it also includes some of its tools like [Popsicle][9] that comes in handy later down the road.
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#### 4\. Newer Linux Kernel
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![Pop!_OS 21.10 featuring Linux Kernel 5.15.8][10]
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Ubuntu may not feature the latest and greatest Linux Kernel, especially when it comes to LTS releases.
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However, Pop!_OS tries its best to offer the latest Linux Kernel releases even for the LTS releases. For instance, Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS packs in Linux Kernel 5.11, but Pop!_OS 20.04 LTS features Linux Kernel 5.13.
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For most users, this may not be a big deal, but Pop!_OS pushes newer Linux Kernel faster than most other Linux distributions.
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If you want your latest and greatest hardware to work well with Linux distros, Pop!_OS is a fantastic bet.
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#### 5\. Application Launcher
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Application launcher comes in incredibly handy to quickly launch an app or navigate between active windows.
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The ability to invoke the launcher using a shortcut (or maybe a macro linked to it, as I use it) makes it one of the quickest ways to launch applications and navigate between them.
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Of course, you can install tools like [Ulauncher][12] to achieve the same. However, having it pre-configured and working out of the box without any troubleshooting is convenient.
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#### 6\. Fast Upgrade Process
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Even though upgrading Linux distributions is usually hassle-free, Pop!_OS tries its best to refine and improve the upgrade process with every update.
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For instance, with Pop!_OS 21.10, they introduced improvements that would prevent conflicts in the upgrade process and make it a seamless process.
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In fact, I upgraded from Pop!_OS 21.04 to 21.10 in a few clicks without any issues.
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#### 7\. Thrives to Improve the Modern Desktop Experience
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Pop!_OS may not be a [lightweight Linux distro][13], but it focuses on providing a top-notch experience for modern desktop users.
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While there are plenty of good Linux distributions for older computers, it is equally important to aim for newer-gen hardware.
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Pop!_OS does that incredibly well considering System76 also tests the distribution on latest hardware configurations with their laptops.
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In addition, Pop!_OS also offers out-of-the-box tweaks that makes things easy for a user in terms of OS experience. While Linux is all about tweaking and taking control of your system, Pop!_OS seems to be succeeding in making it a mainstream option and a viable alternative to Ubuntu that could prove to be better for some.
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#### Bonus: Package Updates
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System76 has recently switched away from Launchpad to its own repositories with the [Pop!_OS 21.10 release][14].
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It should let them push updates faster, and take control of packages to ensure the best experience for users.
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This should also make the Pop!_Shop more useful. So, yet another reason to keep using Pop!_OS on my machine.
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### Wrapping Up
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Pop!_OS does a lot of good things.
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And, if you are confused with choosing a Linux distro that is easy to use, compatible with latest hardware, and fits various use-cases, I would recommend Pop!_OS.
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The above-mentioned reasons are why I stick to it even after I tried switching away to Zorin OS and Linux Mint for a few months.
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via: https://itsfoss.com/why-use-pop-os/
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作者：[Ankush Das][a]
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选题：[lujun9972][b]
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[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972
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[1]: https://itsfoss.com/pop-os-vs-ubuntu/
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[2]: https://pop.system76.com/
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[3]: https://i1.wp.com/news.itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pop-os-downloads-iso.png?ssl=1
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[4]: https://nouveau.freedesktop.org
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[5]: https://itsfoss.com/nvidia-linux-mint/
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[6]: https://i2.wp.com/news.itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/linux-mint-driver-manager.jpg?ssl=1
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[7]: https://i0.wp.com/news.itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pop-os-window-tiling.png?ssl=1
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[8]: https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-distributions/
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[9]: https://github.com/pop-os/popsicle
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[10]: https://i2.wp.com/news.itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pop-os-21-10-linux-kernel.png?ssl=1
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[11]: https://i1.wp.com/news.itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pop-os-application-launcher.png?ssl=1
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[12]: https://itsfoss.com/ulauncher/
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[13]: https://itsfoss.com/lightweight-linux-beginners/
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[14]: https://news.itsfoss.com/pop-os-21-10/
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