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New to Linux which OS to use? (lemdro.id)
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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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[–] Atherel@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 8 hours ago

OpenSUSE, Fedora, maybe Ubuntu. I'd avoid immutable style distros like bazzite. They make things easier at the beginning but have other downsides where "normal" solutions need additional steps.