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New to Linux which OS to use? (lemdro.id)

submitted 12 hours ago by TheMilk@lemdro.id to c/linux@programming.dev

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Finally making the transition from Windows to a Linux. I'm pretty sure it's been asked several times but which Linux OS would you recommend a beginner to use? I've seen Ubuntu and Mint as a good start. Not looking to do much. Game here and there (not too worried about Linux compatibility), streaming, editing videos. If I break any rules. I'm sorry.

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[–] salacious_coaster@infosec.pub 17 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Mint is popular for beginners. I went with Debian KDE because I wanted something a little more minimalistic and boring. Fedora and OpenSUSE are also good options.

If you want to stick with a Windows-like desktop, pick a KDE distro over GNOME.

[–] who@feddit.org 4 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

If you want to stick with a Windows-like desktop, pick a KDE distro over GNOME.

I like KDE Plasma, too. Thankfully, most desktop distros have it in their repositories, so even if they use GNOME or some other desktop by default, you can install and switch to KDE after the initial OS install. I'm pretty sure this includes Linux Mint.

[–] imecth@fedia.io 6 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Switching desktop environments can be tricky, it's better to do a clean install - especially for dotfiles which can cause bugs, and get the distro spin that you want from the get-go.

[–] khleedril@cyberplace.social -2 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

@imecth @TheMilk @salacious_coaster @who This #linux bot which boosts everything linux is its own worst enemy, isn't it?

[–] imecth@fedia.io 1 points 7 hours ago

I have no idea what you're talking about.