Paid Linux that just works

Every ask, newest first

Each line is an AI paraphrase of what the writer wanted. The link goes to their own words on Hacker News.

Reader’s note. 12815323 quotes 12815271, excluded.

1. Sep 2024Wants a Windows alternative on Linux with a more modern UI, since Mint and Deepin fall short. Read it: a comment in “Microsoft's 'Recall' feature can't be uninstalled after all”
2. Aug 2024Would pay a personal yearly subscription for a stable Linux desktop that backports fixes and patches for subscribers. Read it: a post: “Ask HN: Where are the paid Linux desktop distributions?”
3. Jun 2024Would pay $15/month for a maintained Linux distro that works on their machine without extra setup. Read it: a comment in “Microsoft Recall should make you consider Linux”
4. Jan 2024Wants a commercially backed Unix-like OS with a UI as nice as macOS. Read it: a comment in “Asus Zenbook Duo 2024”
5. Dec 2023Wants a revived openSUSE variant bundled with codecs and drivers that are legally awkward. Read it: a comment in “Hannah Montana Linux”
6. Apr 2023Would pay for an open source macOS-like Linux with backups, video editing and SSO for an IT fleet. Read it: a comment in “Samsung considers moving to Bing as default search engine”
7. Mar 2023Would pay $100-200 yearly for a batteries-included desktop Linux tested on hardware combos, with hibernate and touchpad working. Read it: a comment in “Arch Linux Btrfs with hibernation in a swapfile”
8. Oct 2022Would pay monthly for Ubuntu with better office software and more stable audio and video. Read it: a comment in “Canonical Launches Ubuntu Pro”
9. Sep 2022Would pay for a clean Ubuntu download without app stores, data sharing, cloud accounts or upsells. Read it: a comment in “Ubuntu: “How are we improving Firefox snap performance?””
10. Nov 2021Would pay monthly or yearly for Pop!_OS style subscription support on a ThinkPad, covering features and fixes. Read it: a comment in “System76 Reportedly Developing Their Own Rust-Written Desktop”
11. May 2017Wants a Linux desktop that handles custom window managers, power and audio well, and easy newer-software installation. Read it: a comment in “Building a “real” Linux distro”
12. Apr 2017Wants a Red Hat style support model aimed at small businesses and individuals. Read it: a comment in “What makes us Red Hat”
13. Nov 2016Would pay for a well-designed, innovative, paid desktop Linux OS. Read it: a comment in “Apple Abandons Development of Wireless Routers”
14. Oct 2016Would pay for a polished Linux distro usable on any PC or laptop. Read it: a comment in “Apple Increases Prices of Macs in U.K. By 20 Percent”
15. Apr 2016As a developer, wants a refined Linux desktop with good battery life, graphics, Wi-Fi and apps, less tinkering. Read it: a post: “Ask HN: Would you pay for a better Linux Desktop experience?”
16. Apr 2016Wants a distro that works on their hardware out of the box with no preinstalled applications. Read it: a comment in “The Best Linux Distros of 2016”
17. Feb 2016Would pay good money for a Linux distro tuned specifically for MacBooks, including drivers, Wi-Fi and power settings. Read it: a comment in “We Need a Better PC”
18. Apr 2015Would pay about $200 yearly for a Linux with Mac-level polish and low admin time. Read it: a comment in “I Quit: What really goes on at Apple”
19. Oct 2014Wishes for a Linux that runs flawlessly on Apple laptop hardware as a worthy macOS alternative. Read it: a comment in “Ten years of Ubuntu”
20. Nov 2013Would pay for a fast, stable Linux with good multimonitor, suspend and HDMI support, built on SteamOS. Read it: a comment in “Fix Ubuntu”
21. Sep 2012Would pay for an Ubuntu that runs flawlessly and supports more software. Read it: a comment in “Why is there no Red Hat for consumer products?”