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New to Linux which OS to use? (lemdro.id)
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Finally making the transition from Windows to a Linux. I'm pretty sure it's been asked several times but which Linux OS would you recommend a beginner to use? I've seen Ubuntu and Mint as a good start. Not looking to do much. Game here and there (not too worried about Linux compatibility), streaming, editing videos. If I break any rules. I'm sorry.

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[-] HuntressHimbo@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 day ago

Good catch on Redhat. That is a family I've never used. Out of the ones I've used Pacman was my favorite, but Nix has been pretty good to me so far as well. I'll have to try out a dnf system next

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