Looking to transition to Linux? Here are some software suggestions.
Looking to transition to Linux? Here are some software suggestions.
No problem! Also if you plan on enabling full disk encryption (LUKS), there's another pitfall to watch out for, since the password prompt screen before the OS boots (so the proprietary driver has't loaded yet) does not like displaying on nvidia GPUs. I forget exactly how I fixed it, but it involved https://github.com/pop-os/kernelstub I think or just setting "kernelstub -a nomodeset" in the bootloader config file. These links were also useful https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Sys...figuration https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Uni...efibootmgr https://support.system76.com/articles/bootloader/ In conclusion, I recommend against using full disk encryption as a beginner, unless this is on a device that can easily be stolen like a laptop and are worried about that.
I recently watched a video where Linus discussed how straightforward it is to enable full disk encryption during installation on Linux, highlighting its benefits compared to Windows. He also mentioned using Nvidia, suggesting either my problem was resolved or specific to my configuration. Setting up encryption after installation usually means starting from the beginning, so I’m updating my advice—consider trying it if you’re interested. In the worst case, you might need to reinstall entirely if things go wrong. If you encounter issues, you can still boot using your password without entering it again.