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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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[–] 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.