Check out ubuntu studio - https://ubuntustudio.org/

You can install all the same apps on any distro so in the end it won't matter too much which you choose as long as it's a mainstream one.

For creative use, that's very interesting. If you want something that's with systemd (a set of utilities that are forced on many), then I think something like Linux Mint or Pop_OS!. As for Tuxedo, that's Ubuntu-based if I'm not mistaken, so it will have the Snap packaging format (basically, a sort of universal package format designed for any command line apps) from Ubuntu 24.04 and beyond. Mint and Pop don't implement Snap, and use their own repositories.

Without systemd (because some don't like systemd), probably something called MX Linux, which is Debian-based might be up your alley. Another option looks to be Nitrux, which I've never heard of.

Otherwise, maybe PCLinuxOS if you want something independent, with another option being potentially OpenMandriva.

https://endeavouros.com/ is my goto recommendation for a first-time linux user.

I'd also recommend trying it out in a VM first, like VirtualBox.

Tuxedo is probably great, it is Ubuntu based and EU based. But if you want something different try fedora, that’s what I’m using and having a great time despite being close to tech illiterate.

You can set up almost any distribution for the purposes of doing exactly as you described. For myself, I have CachyOS set up, but that's for things on a YouTube channel I narrate for.

There are a couple of apps I will recommend for this sort of deal, especially since I've used them on the daily for a few years.

• Kdenlive, a non-destructive, non-linear video editor using the MLT framework. I use 24.12.2, since other versions in the AppImage format don't work for me personally.
• You can take a look at one of these tools on AlternativeTo, and pick the one you like. I just did digiKam alternatives, but as another commenter said, digiKam might be something to consider.

You talked about LibreOffice, which my producer and I used as well, so that's a good call. For video conferencing, maybe take a look at Zoom alternatives with these parameters, and see what you like.

Ah, you've made your first mistake. You asked the Linux community a question. Welcome, it kinda sucks here.

Anyway, you had the right idea. Everybody has different answers to the distro question because it has less to do with the distro and more luck of the draw that some combination of distro-specific customizations and personal choices picks up your hardware without much issue first try.

The real way to guarantee that outcome (as much as possible in the Linux ecosystem) is to buy hardware that is specifically tied to a specific distro. Tuxedo is a way to get there. Once it's all up and running that choice will be mostly irrelevant. Your choice of package management and desktop environment may have a bigger impact instead. Just go with a solution that comes preinstalled or you can verify will work out of the box.

The software part is probably fine in most entry point distros that aren't too uppity about FOSS-only and don't make you go through hoops for third party repositories. I haven't owned a Tux, but I presume that includes them, considering their positioning. If it's being recommended for novices or it comes preinstalled it's a fair chance it's all gonna be in there without having to spend too long in search engines.

ubuntu studio, then swap to whatevr after, it has all the apps preloaded to learn aboit

Slackware, just for shits and giggles. I guess I'm old.

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