Which is better for gaming, music production, and learning Linux: Debian or Fedora?

Regarding gaming specifically, Nobara (Fedora-based) is designed with gaming in mind and could be a good option if you want out-of-the-box tweaks for performance. But if you want a straightforward experience without too much extra hassle, plain Fedora is solid.

A quick heads-up: Debian can be tricky to install and configure for newbies, especially for desktop use and gaming. Fedora’s installer and overall desktop experience is generally easier and friendlier for beginners. Also, if you want to experiment later, Fedora has a great community and solid docs that can help you get unstuck.

I totally agree with others: Fedora provides a nice middle ground. Updates are generally smooth without breaking your setup, so you get fresh software without too much risk. Debian is more stable but that comes at the price of older packages, which might frustrate you in gaming and newer software needs.

Honestly, Fedora is the way to go here. It’s great at balancing stability and newer software, which makes it perfect for gaming and general use. Debian tends to lag behind with package updates, making it less ideal if you want newer games or software versions.

If music production is your thing, Fedora has a big plus: it uses Pipewire by default, which supports low-latency audio and is compatible with Pulseaudio and JACK. This is still experimental on Debian, so Fedora might save you headaches on that front.