Any distro I should use?
update: currently testing mini cinnamon on a VM at the moment
Looks pretty good, tho I haven’t really gotten in the setup yet (really close tho!)
https://files.catbox.moe/twr0yl.png (image link dw)
I’m currently using typing on said vm? pretty cool right?
https://files.catbox.moe/tj9gli.png (image link, i should probably switch to imgur lol)
Don’t use Manjaro, wordt mistake you could make
It’s bugged. kernel, wifi, dual screens and any others issues will became your daily routine if you install it. Stick with Debian if you want a really reliable distro while learning some basics linux commands, or stick with linux mint.
will take note! Actually using mint on a vm at the moment, trying to see if i can the desktop environment tho
I would recommend using one of the distros backed by a big company or have very long track records. They are less likely to break on updates, and have a higher chance of supporting any uncommon hardware you may have.
- Fedora
- Ubuntu
- Mint
- Pop OS
If you have new hardware (e.g. GPU newer than 6 months) you will probably have issues. Follow the recommendations from the hardware supplier, or use something arch based. I used Manjaro a while when I got new hardware.
Besides those tips, you should decide which desktop environment you like best. I prefer gnome, as I enjoy to spend time in apps and not on in settings. Others prefer customization. Have a look at https://youtu.be/09cYQJBgKEs?si=KX8FZeMRcMlPTzG2
Here is an alternative Piped link(s):
https://piped.video/09cYQJBgKEs?si=KX8FZeMRcMlPTzG2
Piped is a privacy-respecting open-source alternative frontend to YouTube.
I’m open-source; check me out at GitHub.
In the somewhat distant future you’re looking to switch to Linux. Okay, the question of distros can wait.
What you want to do in the not-too-distant-future if possible is start finding FOSS alternatives to the software you use. Stuff like LibreOffice and Krita have Windows versions, so in the meantime start learning and using those apps. Because that’s the real pain point.
As for distro…distros don’t really matter. Most of the user experience comes from the desktop environment, and that’s a matter of preference so personal that the real answer is “try several and use the one you like.”
Yes. Very yes. the G in GIMP stands for GNU. GIMP ran on Linux before it ran on Windows.
KDE is the best desktop environment, period. Why not go with a stable OS base but enjoy all the current updates of your desktop, app suite? Introduction: KDE Neon
