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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Considering Starting Linux (ttrpg.network)

submitted 10 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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[–] pizzawithdirt@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Though if you have an Nvidia card you should install Pop! OS or Nobara Linux since they have an Nvidia ISO so you won't need to struggle with installing them later on.

[–] sekhat@lemmy.temporus.me 7 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Doesn't Mint make installing Nvidia drivers pretty simple?

[–] deanne@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

yes

[–] sekhat@lemmy.temporus.me 1 points 10 months ago

Thought so.

[–] pizzawithdirt@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Not sure really since I don't have an Nvidia card. Pop! OS and Nobara are just general recommendations I found on the internet.

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 months ago

Or OpenSUSE since nvidia hosts a their own repo for OpenSUSE drivers. Add the nvidia repo and install all the nvidia gfx /cuda drivers