Our Journey Through Linux/Unix Landscapes

Summary

Hey there! Recently, we took a trip to Canadian University Dubai to scout for some fresh talent. One of the key questions we always ask potential interns is: "Which operating system are you using?"Oh, and by the way, we judge people based on their answer—very harshly:Windows: You are probably not a fit. Because if you're using Windows, you're either lost or just here for the free snacks.Kali: You're a script kiddie. Because nothing says "I'm a hacker" like using a distro that does all the work for you.Debian: You are lost in the past; ditch the COBOL and move to something modern. Because if you love stability so much, why not just use a typewriter?Ubuntu: You're basic. Because if you wanted to be unique, you wouldn't be using the Linux equivalent of a pumpkin spice latte.Fedora: You're a developer who loves bleeding-edge software but hates when things actually work. Because who needs stability when you can have the latest bugs?Arch Linux: You're a masochist. Because nothing says "I love pain" like manually configuring everything and pretending it's fun. It is the distribution of choice at Kalvad for our employees, Welcome on board!CentOS: You're an enterprise drone. Because if you wanted excitement, you wouldn't be using the Linux equivalent of a corporate cubicle.Gentoo: You're a control freak. Because if compiling everything from source is your idea of a good time, you might need to reevaluate your life choices.OpenSUSE: You're a jack-of-all-trades, master of none. Because if you wanted to be taken seriously, you wouldn't be using a distro that's as confusing as it is versatile.This little question got me reminiscing about an article we wrote three years ago about using Arch Linux in production. Boy, have things changed since then! It's high time for an update, so buckle up!Why Does It Matter to Change the OS? What Is the Impact?Let's be clear, @Kalvad, we're running a service business, and our goal is to make our customers happy. How do we do it? We focus on two ...