Choosing a Linux distribution and desktop environment
Choosing a Linux distribution and desktop environment
Most operating systems don’t let you pick a desktop environment during setup, though you can install any one on any distribution. You might need to wait until installation completes. Certain distros let you select your DE, while others, such as Manjaro, offer different installers for various editions. Arch, on the other hand, doesn’t install a desktop environment at all—it requires manual command-line installation, meaning you don’t have one until you install it yourself.
I run Ubuntu on most systems. When contrasted with other OSes, Linux tends to be lightweight and efficient, making it suitable unless you need a desktop environment on a small device like a pocket calculator or Raspberry Pi. As mentioned earlier, you can easily set up any frontend for the X server and pick your login option. I prefer Mate—it's straightforward and clean.