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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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Distro suggestions for a dumb-dumb who only knows linux through meme osmosis (dormi.zone)

submitted 3 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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hey nerds, I'm getting myself a new personal laptop as a treat, but I very much do not want windows 11 shitting it up. Is there a linux distro with caveman-compatible instructions for installation and use? I want to think about my OS as little as possible while actually using it.

I've got one friend who uses mint, but I've also seen memes dunking on it so who knows. I actually really only know what I've seen from you all shitposting in other communities

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Mint, Fedora

Run KDE if you consistently game, otherwise Gnome is good since you can leave every setting after setup with it

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What advantage does KDE have over Mint for gaming?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago

Oh, it's not kde, it's gnome

Gnome compositor can have issues with some games, most notable for me was TF2 and TF2 Classic

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

Debian is one of my favorites and one of the easiest to use if you are new. i haven't tried mint but they are very similar.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

FedoraKDE, or Mint.

Either way you'll probably be able to search and find answers to your problems (and answers for ubuntu may work), and with mint you know your friend can possibly help if need be, and they work well.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago

https://ultramarine-linux.org/ Linux ultramarine is based on very popular fedora distro. Let me quote some fedi post:

Just like Microsoft Windows, you do not need to configure your firmware, drivers, media codecs, and sources. That is already taken care of for you.
Just like Windows, you can have automatic update, update notifications, or choose not to update. By default, update notifications is the default, allowing you to choose when and what to update. And you can update with a click of a button (point and click), just like Microsoft Update.
Installing, updating, and removing apps through the app store is point and click easy.
Go ahead and download an RPM setup file, and double-click to install, just like you would a Windows setup file. Updating and removing that program, can also be done through the app store, which doubles as the app manager.
Point and click settings. No matter if you want to add users, manage a VPN, add a printer, etc.... etc... A simple-to-use control panel is what is offered.
Friendly support - Based on Fedora Linux, means you have 20+ years of documentation, live help, support forums, and chat groups, both from Fedora and Ultramarine. Source: https://kitty.social/notes/a12bji4hf8zb0332

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