TheFANUM

@TheFANUM@lemmy.world

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Real⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago⁩:

  The biggest change from the Windows world will be the different interfaces to choose from. While they’re one of the best features of Linux, the number of choices and strong opinions on the matter can be overwhelming to new users. And everyone in the community is certain that theirs is the best. Don’t stress out about picking the “right” one. You can always change it later (especially if you choose something Ubuntu based). Pick one that has a large user base, good community, and excellent documentation. My recommendation would be Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

  Linux comes in many different flavors, or “Distributions”. Often shortened to “Distros”. The most obvious difference between Distros is the interface (or “Desktop Environment” or “DE”). It’s not the only thing that sets them apart, but it’s the most noticeable.

  I would recommend Ubuntu or any one of it’s variants. The best variants (in my opinion) are Linux mint and Linux Lite. Linux Lite having the most “Windows like” interface. Linux Lite also has additional tools to install common programs that Windows users are accustomed to. Ones that don’t come with other Distros by default.

  Until recently Ubuntu used an interface called “Unity”. As of the last couple of releases, they have switched to Gnome. However, they’ve made gnome look a lot like Unity, so you should be able to follow instructions you find on the internet without too much trouble.

  Gnome has a ton of customizations available via the “Gnome extensions” website. If you’re willing to relearn how to interact with your computer’s interface, it’s a good fit for someone who wants customization.

  Here’s a good article with the basics of getting up and running with Ubuntu.

  makeuseof.com/…/migrating-from-windows-7-to-ubunt…

  Here’s Ubuntu’s website for downloading and documentation:

  www.ubuntu.com/desktop

  The official “Getting starting” guide:

  …ubuntu.com/…/try-ubuntu-before-you-install#0

  Here’s the list of official Ubuntu Distributions:

  www.ubuntu.com/download/flavours

  Here’s a great article explaining the difference between the official Ubuntu Distribution (written by an awesome Redditor Killyourfm):

  “Forbes: Linux For Beginners: Understanding The Many Versions Of Ubuntu”: forbes.com/…/linux-for-beginners-understanding-th…

  Here’s the official install guide:

  …ubuntu.com/…/tutorial-install-ubuntu-desktop#0

  An install guide for Dual Booting:

  …blogspot.com/…/installing-ubuntu-along-side-wind…

  And here’s Linux Lite’s official page:

  www.linuxliteos.com

  Gnome extensions:

  extensions.gnome.org

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Plex is locking remote streaming behind a subscription in April⁩ ⁨⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Seems reasonable. I’m a lifetime Plex pass holder, so it won’t affect me or the one person I let access my server lol

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Why does it seem like many Americans have an arrogant personality trait?⁩ ⁨⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  We’re arrogant. Hope that helps

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨is it wrong/selfish to cut contact with my trump-supporting father?⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  No. It’s the right thing to do

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨I add two docker containers via CLI and suddenly I can't ssh into my machine or access any local container.... what happened??⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  Don’t bother asking for help without including the EXACT command you ran and the EXACT error you received.