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Message: [QUOTE="Don Patch, post: 88865, member: 8"] This gonna be a long post, but I hope it helps. So I jumped ship off of Windows 10 after reading that a windows update had somehow erased a number of user's files from their desktop (and I think their documents folder, as well). I just don't have patience for shi*t like that... This was shortly before the 2020 covid lock-down, if I recall correctly. Since I'm in media work, it took me about a year to migrate most of what I do over to the platform. It was slow-goings. But I got there. I still use a landlocked windows rig for audio work. IMO, for the average PC user I can see there being [B]three[/B] main gripes: [U][B]Too many options[/B][/U] There's a bajillion distros (versions of linux) with even more opinions on each. And to add to that, there's about the same amount of desktop environments that all offer something different. ?? My personal recommendations are to, as a noobie, stick to systems that are [COLOR=rgb(243, 121, 52)][URL='https://ubuntu.com/desktop'][B]Ubuntu[/B][/URL][/COLOR]/[COLOR=rgb(235, 107, 86)][URL='https://www.debian.org/'][B]Debian[/B][/URL][/COLOR]-based. That meas that the operation system was built-on or, is a variation of one of those two systems. They're (IMO) effectively the most mainstream and typically have the largest software compatibilities. Ubuntu is neat in that it has something called "[URL='https://ubuntu.com/desktop/flavours'][B]FLAVOURS[/B][/URL]". These are the OS packaged with different desktop environments, essentially. My other recommendations are [URL='https://pop.system76.com/'][B]Pop!_OS[/B][/URL] and [URL='https://www.linuxmint.com/'][B]Linux Mint[/B][/URL]. Both great and easy to use. I personally run Pop! rn. I'm very happy with it. Easiest way to get acquainted with any of these is to run a "live usb" instance of it and check it out. You can easily download on of the OS iso's, flash it to a USB stick, and give it a test drive and get to know the in's-and-out's of the thing. ::thumbsupwario [B][U]Software[/U][/B] At this point in time, there's a (desktop) linux equivalent application for just about everything MS has to offer. In a lot of cases, they tend to work better (IMO). This wasn't always the case, lol... but it's pretty great now. The struggle for peeps tends to be finding and becoming familiar or re-familiar with different ways of accomplishing tasks. It all comes with time, though. ::dkapproves There's also the scary-scary monster known as the [I][FONT=courier new][COLOR=rgb(65, 168, 95)][B]Terminal ?[/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/I]. Yes, some applications do not have a graphical user interface... and that's honestly a huge turn-off for people. For most, you're probably only ever have to use the thing for initial setup of devices and drivers and such. But, for the unfamiliar, it can be intimidating. Most Windows-only games will run fine via tools like Steam's Proton and W.I.N.E. There's a few exceptions but not so many as to cause concern. Valve's own console runs a Linux variant, so if a game can be run on the deck, you're most likely set. [I][B][U]Support[/U][/B][/I] Yeah, sometimes things can go wrong, something will break, and update may introduce a bug. It sucks, but it happens. ?‍♂️ [I][B]Most[/B][/I] distros have enough documentation available, and, often times the issue you're experiencing has hit another user prior, so there may already be a thread or forum with a posted solution. Now, I hope no one gets offended by this, but, sometimes, just like with any interaction on the net, you run into really-really unhelpful people. Over the years I've encountered quite a few of the so-called "Linux Elite" who tend to have a propensity to gate keep or generally dissuade new users from seeking help or even using their systems. Peeps that feel it appropriate to berate or belittle others for asking simple questions. Like dude, no, I'm not going to read the [I][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]ENTIRE[/COLOR][/I] wiki, I just want to know what terminal commands will make my sound card function. ??‍♂️ I point this out because I see it a lot with Linux-related issues online and I know it can be disheartening and dissuading to new comers. Fret not. There's tons and tons of wonderful, helpful peeps around who love building and bringing new folks into the linux world/community. The point: don't get discouraged or overwhelmed. I had too much coffee so i wrote way to much. Hope this was helpful. :loldog::peacemario [/QUOTE]

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