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Which Linux distribution do you recommend for beginners? (lemmy.ml)
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Hello! I'm new to Linux, and I'm thinking of switching from Windows to Linux because I don't want anything to do with Microsoft, Google, or any other evil corporation, and I don't want them spying on me. I'm thinking of using Linux Mint since it's the most recommended for beginners, but there's also Ubuntu. I don't really care if it looks a lot or a little like Windows, I just want it to have a nice design and be easy to use. Kubuntu is also recommended for those coming from Windows, and ElementaryOS for those coming from macOS. I don't know which one to choose; they all seem very good to me. Here are some of the features I would like the distribution to have:

  1. Nice design and easy to use
  2. Customizable
  3. Focused on privacy and security
  4. Easy to install
  5. Best for Linux beginners Which one do you recommend? Which one do you use?
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[–] python@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I'm pretty new to the whole Linux thing as well and personally, I've been liking ZorinOS much better than Mint. Mostly just because it's prettier, everything else works just as well haha

[–] YoSoySnekBoi@kbin.earth 3 points 1 week ago

I liked ZorinOS quite a bit at first but ultimately found it didn't have enough customization for me. That and installing a secondary desktop environment bricked it so hard I couldn't fix it no matter what I tried.

Moved back to Mint and I couldn't be happier. Especially with Timeshift, I don't have to worry about bricking the thing, which is a huge bonus for me over Zorin. I've barely had to touch the terminal in the whole process of setting it up (even for more advanced tasks like adding an extra desktop panel and configuring apps to run on startup)

[–] Giraffe@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago

I'll try ZorinOS!