I used Ubuntu once a few years ago but had compatability issues so I went back to windows. Not a great programmer but I’d like to learn. I’m not looking to do much gaming beyond DOOM2 and factorio. Mostly looking for privacy and a way to get back into programming (I have this pipe dream of learning Assembly). I’m not to particular on UI, I can use whatever.

Edit: https://distrochooser.de for anyone who stumbles upon this post with the same question

  • nottheengineer@feddit.de
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    1 year ago

    I’d recommend against Ubuntu. It uses snaps and it’ll teach you that the hard way eventually by having very weird issues.

    Mint is based on ubuntu but says no to snaps, so that’s a good place to start.