Choosing my distro: Ubuntu, NixOS, Elementary OS or Pop!_OS

I used Ubuntu for more than 8 years now. I tried Elementary OS, Pop!_OS, Kali Linux, Parrot OS, Linux Mint, Manjaro, .. and too many other distros. But today, I wanna decide what to use in my journey as a software developer and tech geek.

I eliminated all other Linux distributions, and the list of choice is as follows with my reasons.

• Ubuntu: wholesome.
• Elementary OS: the great user experience (UX) of Pantheon desktop environment.
• Pop!_OS: The new efficient desktop environment called COSMIC desktop.
• Nix OS: the declarative approach, immutability and reproducibility.

I can try cosmic desktop once it reaches production (now, in early alpha) on Nix OS. So, no real need to use Pop!_OS (for me).

I can try Pantheon desktop on Nix OS, too. So, no real need (for me) to install Elementary OS.

So the distro list is now became.

• Ubuntu
• Nix OS

Now, I use Ubuntu as my daily driver Linux distribution of choice. So, I will install Nix OS besides Ubuntu as a dual boot.

But for now, I will try Nix OS in GNOME boxes first. After getting more familiar with it, I will install it besides Ubuntu.

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