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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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What's the best distro for a windows user with some linux experience (lemmy.world)

submitted 20 hours ago* (last edited 20 hours ago) by NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I have used linux in a past job (I did not set it up), so im not a total noob with linux. But I am far from an expert. I bought a tablet that had a flavor of linux on it and found myself woefully unprepared trying to navigate the tablet. I was planning to use it for DnD for pdf reading, but it apparently wasn't capable of that bcz it was a rather custom OS. With windows 10 support being dropped by Microsoft in the next few months, I want to transition my desktop to Linux, and I thought I'd get a headstart on that. I have a windows 11 laptop (and I hate it), but im kinda stuck with it for now. So, in the spirit of I am a noob who isn't quite a noob, what do ya'll recommend? p.s. I used Ubuntu for a bit way way back in high school

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[–] zerakith@lemmy.ml 34 points 20 hours ago (3 children)

I think the usual consensus is Linux Mint (and its a solid distro) but I think the best advice is not to be afraid of trying different ones and finding out what works best for you.

[–] OhVenus_Baby@lemmy.ml 11 points 12 hours ago

Mint is step 1. Shit just works. Welcome to graduation.

[–] BurntWits@sh.itjust.works 4 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Adding to this, I’m a new Linux user, and I’m distro hopping a bit. I started with Mint, now I’m currently using Bazzite (basically Fedora Kinoite with some drivers and apps preinstalled for gaming to basically be plug and play), but I find rpm-ostree to be more confusing than whatever Ubuntu is based on so I might switch to another Ubuntu-based distro. It’s fun to discover what you like best though, so OP if you’re reading this, that’s my advice as someone in the same boat as you. Bounce around and see what works best.

[–] Squizzy@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

Do you just keep all your files separate and write down your list of software?

[–] wuphysics87@lemmy.ml 2 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

Are you suggesting distrohopping to a new user? For shame! (Use virtualbox)

[–] IsoKiero@sopuli.xyz 3 points 17 hours ago

I'd recommend mint too, but testing stuff around with ventoy or just live-usb images is a good way to get to know what you like and what you don't.

[–] zerakith@lemmy.ml 1 points 17 hours ago

I was thinking more booting to a few from a usb and playing around.