Ever had a question about Linux but felt too afraid to ask? Well now’s your chance, ask any question about Linux, no matter how noob or repeated it is, and I and others will help answer them.

Previous noob question thread: https://lemmy.ml/post/14261893

  • eyjohn@lemmy.world
    1·
    4 months ago

    I wanna install Linux on my Desktop as main OS after years of windows, last time I tried desktop was Fedora and Ubuntu back in the late 00s, back then all I remember is playing around with Gnome and KDE and compiz…

    Most of what I know about Linux distros today is from memes…

    How can I quickly learn about the best distro for my needs, (general use, some development, and some gaming, easy hardware support). With a toddler and demanding job, I don’t have too much time to just experiment with different distros and draw my own conclusions.

    Thanks in advance.

    • ransomwarelettuce@lemmy.world
      2·
      4 months ago

      Ubuntu and Linux Mint are ideal for people who just want to ignore the OS and get work done.

      If you are a Dev you should be clear of such problem, unless you need a very specific tool, but, many people can’t switch because the programs they work with are not supported on Linux. Take a look into that, and in the worst case scenario you can dual boot windows.

      Gaming wise proton is a bless and let’s you play most games, check protonDB for compability. Major portion of the games that don’t work are due to crappy anticheat solutions.

      Good luck, any other questions feel free to ask.

    • data1701d (He/Him)@startrek.websiteEnglish
      1·
      3 months ago

      I agree with Mint. I think Ubuntu has kind of devolved though, and PopOS is the better way to go. Fedora’s good too these days.

      My recommendation is to try out a few distros in VirtualBox before switching - this was my process, and it can be very gradual.