You don't need to live in the Linux terminal.
Who needs a separate distro when you can tweak the Debian you already have?
Linux is powerful, flexible, and can do just about anything. However, to really get the most out of Linux and your computer(s), there are certain skills and habits you need to bolster; otherwise, ...
ShaniOS maintains two separate environments. If an update - or anything - goes wrong with one environment, simply reboot and switch to the other.