Hello Marcel, I consider to use OpenBSD. It is highly suckless and can be used as main operating system.
> - Safe connectivity to the web You can use surf for accessing the web here. > - Ability to open a text editor (such as vim or vi) I'm pretty sure that nearly all UNIX systems have text editors in it :) It is available in OBSD. > - (If possible) Support for Wayland (I am not a fan of X) Seemingly, Wayland is now Linux-only stuff, so it is not available in any other UNIX systems. > Additionally, I am curious about the operating systems that you all use and > the reasons behind your choices. Now I use Debian GNU/Linux because: 1. I need some WIFI drivers that *BSD systems don't support. 2. I am forced to use some systemd-related programs. I would switch to OBSD if there were no such problems. On Sat, Jul 27, 2024 at 11:29:49PM +0200, marcel.wirk...@keemail.me wrote: > Dear Members of the suckless.org Dev Mailing List, > > My name is Marcel, and I am looking for a new operating system. > > Since 2023, I have been using Gentoo Linux as my daily driver. However, after > a thorough examination of the Linux kernel and recent decisions made by the > Gentoo Linux council, I am contemplating switching to a different operating > system. I am particularly interested in finding the most UNIX-like operating > system available in 2024, which does not necessarily have to be Linux-based. > > One option I have considered is plan9, but I am concerned about its safety > for modern web use, as I frequently connect to the internet for research > purposes. My primary requirements for an operating system are as follows: > - Safe connectivity to the web > - Ability to open a text editor (such as vim or vi) > - (If possible) Support for Wayland (I am not a fan of X) > > Additionally, I am curious about the operating systems that you all use and > the reasons behind your choices. > > I appreciate your time and look forward to your recommendations. > > -- Marcel > -- Gracefully, Ephir
