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New to Linux which OS to use? (lemdro.id)

submitted 1 day 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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[–] entwine@programming.dev 3 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (1 children)

Don't use Mint or Ubuntu, use Bazzite. It actually is "just works" with the added benefit of "you can't break it". It's perfect for both beginners and experienced users who are looking to do work rather than tinker with their OS.

And if you have a graphics card (which you probably do since you mentioned gaming), Bazzite comes with Nvidia or AMD drivers preinstalled, so you don't have to do anything extra to get it to work.

But if you really want to follow the YT influencer Linux memes, at least go with Ubuntu instead of Mint. Mint is just Ubuntu with a different default desktop, but ~~worse in every other way~~ less reliable (edit: toned down the exaggeration)

[–] dogs0n@sh.itjust.works 1 points 9 minutes ago

Mint is just Ubuntu with a different default desktop, but way less reliable

I have never heard this, why?

The default desktop is better so why not use it. Especially for beginners, the default being a better option, that's a good thing.

Mint is a more polished ubuntu as far as i'm aware.