Any other Linux users here ?

[Leon]

Yeah, unity is not my jam, lol.
I'm okay with Ubuntu as a starting point for other distros (I.E. Pop) but as a whole, it leaves a bit to be desired.

If i'm being honest, people need to be directed more to mint than ubuntu, mint is probably the better starting point for new users.

 

[homesforgnomes]

For me the biggest issue with linux wasn't finding a distro, but finding one that doesn't actively hate me based on political philosophy, but i'm not going to go any farther into this as this is not the place for such talk (pretty much everyone agrees this isn't the place for it), but since you mentioned your problem with kde, figured i should mention mine with a few DE and distros.

Not sure if related by I've avoided Void Linux because of the attitudes of what seem to be a few of the main team members. I want the people maintaining the software I use to be as mentally stable as possible.

 

[Mr. SyS]

Steam deck if that counts.

 

[SwordBreaker39]

I like Linux but it´s not a daily drivers I use it on a second PC to power game servers. And to learn it more.

 

[Vebent]

I'm currently running Garuda Linux. Which is a version of Arch. I officially moved over from Windows about a couple of months ago. I got tired of Windows removing features and adding "features" that were just ways to spy on you. So I asked a friend that have been messing around with Linux for a long time, and just now moved all of his PC's to Linux, what would be the ideal distro and version to run. He told me to try Garuda and so far the only complaint I have is the lack of Linux support with niche programs. Most times those programmers only use a single OS anyways because they only have the one machine.

 

[IDMTINP]

I'm currently running Garuda Linux. Which is a version of Arch. I officially moved over from Windows about a couple of months ago. I got tired of Windows removing features and adding "features" that were just ways to spy on you. So I asked a friend that have been messing around with Linux for a long time, and just now moved all of his PC's to Linux, what would be the ideal distro and version to run. He told me to try Garuda and so far the only complaint I have is the lack of Linux support with niche programs. Most times those programmers only use a single OS anyways because they only have the one machine.

I did that for the same reasons. I'm currently on Mac OS and, while I actually like Mac, I don't trust it nor is it the best for games (though I have to say the support is better than ever).
I took the step and put Ubuntu on my main desktop and, boy oh boy, I am way in over my head! This shit is kicking my ass!

 

[Leon]

I did that for the same reasons. I'm currently on Mac OS and, while I actually like Mac, I don't trust it nor is it the best for games (though I have to say the support is better than ever).
I took the step and put Ubuntu on my main desktop and, boy oh boy, I am way in over my head! This shit is kicking my ass!

As i said earlier in the thread try linux mint, it's probably the most user friendly distro, if you want gaming setup from install though, then bazzite or garuda linux are best because the hardest part for me was the gaming aspect.

 

[Macky]

what linux distro(?) is similar enough to windows
in terms of usage?

Linux Mint

No linux distro is 100% similar to Windows under the hood. Distros are just different package managers and the people who maintain them. From a user casual user perspective, Linux Mint is probably the most user friendly distro with a Windows feel.

I havent used Linux on my personal PC in a while, but when i do i use Arch. Arch is so nice with the AUR and super customizable. If i buy another m.2 nvme ill put arch on it again and daily drive.

However, for my work i use a linux command line everyday.

 

[diapered]

If i'm being honest, people need to be directed more to mint than ubuntu, mint is probably the better starting point for new users.

Agreed, when I was trying both out, I ended up finding mint easier to use and liked it. But I think manjaro is easier to use than either though

garuda linux are best

I'm starting to get interested in trying garuda, but it says video CARD under requirements. Why does it specify a dedicated card? Will it not play nice with integrated graphics? I only use cheapo laptops

Also why does it advise not to use flatpak? I find pcsx2 works great via flatpak install on my manjaro system (could not get pcsx2 to work in retroarch...)

I took the step and put Ubuntu on my main desktop and, boy oh boy, I am way in over my head! This shit is kicking my ass!

Try Manjaro! Since you are "shopping around" anyway, just try distros live till you find something that works best with your hardware out of the box. Then go from there.

 

[sunofpearl89]

I used to distro-hop religiously, but settled on Garuda. I use XFCE with the Chicago95 theme
for nostalgia and stuff. I'm not sure how beginner-friendly it is, but it has a lot of things set up OOTB which I like.

 

[Leon]

Linux Mint

No linux distro is 100% similar to Windows under the hood. Distros are just different package managers and the people who maintain them. From a user casual user perspective, Linux Mint is probably the most user friendly distro with a Windows feel.

I havent used Linux on my personal PC in a while, but when i do i use Arch. Arch is so nice with the AUR and super customizable. If i buy another m.2 nvme ill put arch on it again and daily drive.

However, for my work i use a linux command line everyday.

Honestly the hate arch get's is alot of times the neckbeards who push it as like you need to be a programming god to install it, arch isn't really that hard to install especially with the installer script, if you want real difficulty with installing a distro, you go gentoo or slackware.

Agreed, when I was trying both out, I ended up finding mint easier to use and liked it. But I think manjaro is easier to use than either though


I'm starting to get interested in trying garuda, but it says video CARD under requirements. Why does it specify a dedicated card? Will it not play nice with integrated graphics? I only use cheapo laptops

Also why does it advise not to use flatpak? I find pcsx2 works great via flatpak install on my manjaro system (could not get pcsx2 to work in retroarch...)

Try Manjaro! Since you are "shopping around" anyway, just try distros live till you find something that works best with your hardware out of the box. Then go from there.

Flatpak isn't as updated as arch linux is, it's probably fine for something like pcsx2, but not for important work related programs, you should use the AUR or chaotic AUR for that.

As for gpu, it doesn't mean discreet nessisarily, but one that can run games basically, keep in mind it's possible to run linux without a functioning gpu, discreet or onboard, at all, as alot of servers work that way.

 

[Potapota]

Part time linux user since maybe the 00's, was full time for a couple years in the 10's and now it's about 50/50 win 11 on desktop and linux for laptop/server duties. Gaming seems to work just that tiny bit better on windows these days and that's pretty much the only thing keeping me on it still. Proton seems to have matured well enough that I've been thinking about switching over to linux maybe once/if valve does a proper public release for steamos.
Arch would be another option but man, I would really prefer if the os would stay out of the way when I'm in the mood for some video games and I'm not sure if I trust it for that.