Probably? There are others that might be a tiny bit easier but have less active communities, so I’d still say Mint.
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ZMoney@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
So is Mint still the easiest distro? I think I’m switching for good this time.
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chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
If you’re using your computer for web browsing, document editing, etc., Mint is a great choice.
If you are doing a lot of gaming, I’d suggest Fedora with either GNOME or the KDE spin.
ZMoney@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
So for a total novice vould you elaborate on this? Like why a certain build is better for gaming?
chronicledmonocle@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Newer kernel and drivers for graphics cards. Fedora runs a more close to bleeding edge kernel, mesa, etc. whereas Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu LTS (Long Term Servicing) builds, so they don’t “rock the boat” as much with things like newer kernels as frequently.
Mint’s Cinnamon Desktop Environment also only supports the older X11 display server (Wayland is experimental right now) whereas GNOME and KDE desktops on Fedora default to Wayland. This translates to more modern and efficient window rendering.
Basically: Mint: “Just works. Don’t rock the boat. This will be stable into the heat death of the universe” Fedora: “Maximum speed and features at reasonable stability”
ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
I started with Fedora myself and moved to FedoraKDE, also good.
washbasin@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
It’s probably the easiest lift and shift distro. I still use it as it simply just works.
Bytemeister@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I went from 10 to Mint back in January.
Pretty easy switchover. Very few issues. As a lifelong Windows user, installing apps, keeping everything updated and backed up could not be easier. Only issue I ran into during install was my WiFi device would not show up. Had to turn off fast boot and then power cycle the system and literally pull the plug to completely reset the adapter. Other than that, everything worked perfectly “out of the box”. No fucked up driver install process. No hour long updates. It literally worked perfectly within minutes. All the shit I went through with every single Windows install honestly feels like a cruel fucking joke right now when I type it out.
vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
I had some issues with my Bluetooth/wifi but I somehow got it to work. Modding is a bit of a bitch though, I have to run Vortex through steam tinker and it is less than optimal even if it works.
BananaIsABerry@lemmy.zip 3 weeks ago
Fortunately, Nexus has posted that they’re intending to support Linux more in the coming future.
vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Hopefully it comes soon. The current state of Linux modding is mixed at best.
7101334@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I only have a desktop right now, but I’m leaning towards buying an actual PC for gaming and video editing, keeping that on Windows just for simplicity’s sake, then switching my desktop to Linux and using that for all non-gaming and non-editing purposes.
Bytemeister@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I’m using ModOrganizer 2, and it seems to work fine, but you need a separate installation for every game.