Honest Questions -- Trying to decide on version of linux/os

[bruce]

Hi.

In the middle of trying to figure out a dev platform. So, looking at a
blank slate to figure out what version of OS  should have on the
"work" laptop. Project work will be on the laptop as well as cloud
VM..

At the same time (if it matters),  looking to to have a new laptop --
12-16G, 256GSSD/1TB, 6-8 core.

I'd prefer to have an OS that's rather stable, as I'm not looking to
be the "sys admin" role.. Although, if I can find a remote sys admin
that I could trust for a reasonable fee. I could be down for it. Given
that this is Fed, I expect the maority of replies will lean to Fed!

So, I'm interested in thoughts for the group.

Thanks