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Considering Starting Linux (ttrpg.network)
submitted 9 months ago by maquise@ttrpg.network to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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I have been using Windows my entire life, but since I got my Steam Deck I’ve been considering trying to get into Linux.

I obviously don’t have much of an idea where to begin, other than that I’m currently also trying to learn Javascript. I'd like a basic workstation I can code on and mess with, that doesn't run more than a couple hundred. Could use some recommendations for hardware plus where to begin.

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[–] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Install Debian, and if you've got a reasonable powerful computer, install NixOS in a virtual machine. Then, when it breaks and you get frustrated, you aren't down to zero OSes.

[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 3 points 9 months ago (3 children)

I would never recommend installing Debian. Everything is soo manual. Fedora has the way better user experience with everything preconfigured.

[–] not_amm@beehaw.org 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I agree, one friend installed Debian because he saw that everyone recommended it, but he couldn't understand how to make VirtualBox work, even less when I explained the reason to him. He ended up returning to Windows because of more issues and he didn't like troubleshooting as much as I do lol

I'd say Linux Mint is pretty good too, Debian alone may be harder for new people who wants a system that just works out of the box.

[–] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 2 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Ah. You haven't tried installing it since 1902.

[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I literally upgraded 6 PCs to Debian 12 and it was a pain in the ass

[–] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I'm honestly baffled

[–] Pantherina@feddit.de 2 points 9 months ago

They dont even have a "sudo apt system-upgrade", while this is a fully automateable process.

I needed to follow some random blogpost because I could not find any official (big advertized) documentation.