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New to Linux which OS to use? (lemdro.id)
submitted 1 day ago by TheMilk@lemdro.id to c/linux@programming.dev
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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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[-] UBERCHAD@mastodon.social 1 points 13 hours ago

@sukhmel @BlameTheAntifa modern debian might as well be written in stone. Exponentially more stable than Arch. I personally think immutable distros are the better choice for most people though.

[-] sukhmel@programming.dev 1 points 8 hours ago

Yeah, I heard Debian became way better over years and doesn't require much fiddling anymore

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