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Or, one of a few other Linux distributions for starters, such as Ubuntu, Fedora, or Pop!_OS
Linux Mint can be nice if you want a very “light“ windows experience, but you can also pick one of the thousands of other Linux distributions. One of those may suit you better.
Always remember: Linux is about choice
Too many can cause decision paralysis. Letting people get their feet wet with a light windows experience isn't a bad thing. And it can lead to finding something more suited to their needs down the road. No need to deluge people in choice right off the bat.
Most people can come to a moderate and chilled decision without being swayed by the extremes.
Let me tell you something about the current worldwide political problems we've been having...