Any distro I should use?
- Switch over the software you use to stuff that also works on Linux. alternativeto.net
- Get an external SSD case if you are on a laptop, or just a second one and install it there
- Extract your Windows License key!
- Fedora kinoite from ublue.it
Then do it? It’s a free operating system – just download whatever distro pleases you, give it a spin, see what happens.
I would but I am pretty worried about my files being lost, plus I’m waiting until I get a better device
From personal experience: if you’re trying to dual-boot with Windows, I recommend using completely separate drives (rather than separate partitions). Windows is very shitty about overwriting your Linux boot partitions when it updates. Having a separate drive isn’t fool-proof, but it helps.
I haven’t needed Windows in >10 years though, so maybe it’s not as shitty about that, but I recommend caution.
I’m on a single ssd dual boot setup with encryption (LUKS for Linux / Bitlocker for Windows) for over 2 years. Never had any problems.
I used this guide back then. Hope it’ll help you op.
Thinking of using Linux mint, anything else?
LMDE is also good, just a different version of Mint. Basically works the same.
I’m currently daily driving LMDE after some time. For OP it probably won’t matter so choosing main line mint might be better.
Linux Mint all the way.
KDE is the best desktop environment, period. Why not go with a stable OS base but enjoy all the current updates of your desktop, app suite? Introduction: KDE Neon
Mint is a good beginner distro and has many guides available. Try LMDE
Don’t use Manjaro, wordt mistake you could make
what would happen tho?
It’s bugged. kernel, wifi, dual screens and any others issues will became your daily routine if you install it. Stick with Debian if you want a really reliable distro while learning some basics linux commands, or stick with linux mint.
will take note! Actually using mint on a vm at the moment, trying to see if i can the desktop environment tho
good distro for beginners. Also i recommend using Arch’s wiki, useful even if you dont use Arch, you can find it there : https://wiki.archlinux.org/
Mint is the most mentioned choice and an extremely great beginner distro with an huge community.
ZorinOS will get a big update very soon and is also a very good choice. It was my first distro, especially because it looks very modern and pleasing.
If you’re a tiny bit more advanced and get the basics, then you might take a look at the immutable Fedora variants like Silverblue.
They have many advantages compared to traditional distros like the two mentioned above, but atomic Linux is a relatively new concept. I also find them easier to understand and use, and, imo, they’re even more user friendly, but not as refined.
