osdev is the way, https://wiki.osdev.org/Expanded_Main_Page. I am also following this, so I do not need to build a cross compiler, https://arjunsreedharan.org/post/82710718100/kernels-101-lets-write-a-kernel. I am writing a 64 bit kernel, so I am going to use limine as the bootloader.

I learning about kernels by writing my own.

I love GNU icecat. It blocks all the nonfree JavaScript, and I can always whitelist an important site if I need their JavaScript. It is my go to.

That sounds like Ubuntu in the future to me.

That sucks.

Yeah, I will be putting it in my pocket.

I will try all the distros once I get back to my desktop. I have a spare HDD to use there, and I would love to report how they are on metal.

What about RedStarOS ;-)