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Should I switch to Linux? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by SaltyPlans@alien.top to c/framework@hardware.watch

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Been a long time Windows user but with each Windows version, I hate it more. So bloated and locked in. I saw that mint is a good beginner distribution but its not supported by framework. Is Ubuntu really different from Windows with a higher learning curve?

Talk me out of wasting hours to get linux working when Windows works out-of-the-box

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[–] TheZedrem@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Windows doesn't work out of the box, you always have to mess with drivers, download your software from websites, and other workarounds to get basic tasks done.

Linux has most drivers included in the kernel, and most Hardware just works. You get a package manager which takes care of installing software and keeping everything up to date. Only for edge cases you have to download software from a website.

I suggest going with fedora, you'll geht a recent kernel and a desktop of your choice with the different spins.

I recommend KDE plasma when coming from windows, since it offers a windows 10 style by default but can be customized to fit your personal workflow.