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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).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Want switch to linux (lemm.ee)

submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hello guys i have a qustion about which distro i should use?

I want to dual boot windows and linux

I just want a safe place away from microsoft eyes to do edit and drawing and other hobbies on my pc. And playing some games like cs2 & 2d games Also the distro run my wallpaper engine Should be popular distro so if i have a problem i can ask about it

Please dont tell me linux mint because i tried it 3 times and everytime i do anything simple the distro goes off and i should re install i won't give it anymore chances thank you 😖

Edit: thank you guys for typing your suggests. after some search i will give bazzite try and if won't work like i want. I will go with the other suggests I really enjoyed reading all your suggests

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Something listed in the top 10 or so on https://distrowatch.com/. Personally I like one of the Debian based distros.

Currently we use Ubuntu and Debian. Ubuntu would be the better of the two for beginners.

The distrowatch beginners list is: https://distrowatch.com/search-mobile.php?category=Beginners#simple

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Why would Ubuntu be better for beginners?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Because Canonical put a lot of effort into usability. Pretty much all of the popular recommended beginner distributions are Ubuntu based. Examples: Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Zorin, Elementary.

People will recommend other stuff, often that are loved by varioius enthusiasts but these may or may not be that suitable for beginners. Call me skeptical.

I use and recommend Ubuntu because it is easy to install, use, and just works. It is also widely supported and very popular. The one thing I do not like about it is the Snap focus. I would love to recommend Linux Mint but last time I used it major distribution upgrades from the GUI were not supported. Have no idea if they fixed that. Ubuntu upgrades are the click of a button. In my family there are nontechnical users and they have used it for almost 20 years just fine without much help from me.

On the other hand I use Debian if I intend to custom configure something and want a minimal install to start from. Major upgrades on Debian are not a click of a button. On the other hand Debian is not Snap based. My workstation and VPS are Debian for example.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 days ago (2 children)

How exactly does canonical make their distribution more usable than Debian?

On the other hand I use Debian if I intend to custom configure something and want minimal a install to start from.

Why?

Major upgrades on Debian are not a click of a button.

They're the exact same as in Ubuntu...

On the other hand Debian is not Snap based.

Which is a benefit to new users. They shouldn't be conditioned to be using snaps, anyways.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

More usable. Better installer, better desktop configs, better eye candy, better upgrade tools, wider 3rd party support.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Upgrades. To do a major upgrade on Debian you go into the command line. You first adjust the appropriate files in /etc/apt. Then you run a bunch of apt commands.

Ubuntu you are asked if you want to upgrade to a new release and just say yes.