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New to Linux? Ubuntu Isn’t Your Only Option (www.howtogeek.com)

submitted 10 months ago by Ninjazzon@infosec.pub to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Ubuntu's popularity often makes it the default choice for new Linux users. But there are tons of other Linux operating systems that deserve your attention. As such, I've highlighted some Ubuntu alternatives so you can choose based on your needs and requirements—because conformity is boring.

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[-] oscardejarjayes@hexbear.net 8 points 10 months ago

Manjaro? nah, don't

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[-] sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works 8 points 10 months ago

distrowatch.org

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 7 points 10 months ago

This article is actually well written. I might bookmark it to send to people looking to switch.

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[-] AceFuzzLord@lemm.ee 7 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I can't say I can fully complain about Ubuntu when Mint came about because of it. Also because I have no other choice than to use a Ubuntu server distro for one of my classes.

The funny part about that is our instructor had us install a GUI and didn't choose gnome because he doesn't like it. He said it's a pain to use, which I don't have an opinion on either way since I've only ever used it for a combined total of less than a year.

[-] caesaravgvstvs@feddit.de 6 points 10 months ago

Fuck, now I wanna distro hop

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[-] StorageB@lemmy.one 6 points 10 months ago

Why isn't KDE Neon ever recommended? It seems like it would be a solid option.

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[-] DennisMFaucher@infosec.pub 5 points 10 months ago

Pop!_OS is lovely and the people behind it helpful. Works so well on my System76 laptop (obviously).

[-] PoliticalCustard@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 10 months ago

Garuda gets a mention, as a gamer I can highly recommend Garuda, a lot of work has gone into it and it looks great too... especially if you like neon. 🥰

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