You do have a point but distributions are not just about the package software. They are also about user experiences, workflows and aesthetics.
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Yeah e2e encryption is a must. The 5 users will talk to each other only. And yes messaging will be good to have too.
What less popular text editors do you like or should have a shout out more often? What stuff do you do with it?
Kwrite. I write a lot of text at work and I hate using word processors. I use this app for its excellent autocomplete feature. You type a word once and for next instances you can use tab to auto-complete. Very convenient.
I remember Sabayon with it's gamer-oriented graphics and logo :)