The top choice for newcomers is Ubuntu, known for its user-friendly interface and extensive support resources.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems The top choice for newcomers is Ubuntu, known for its user-friendly interface and extensive support resources.

OzmoSyd
Junior Member

12-20-2016, 04:22 PM

Hey there! For someone new to Linux, a lightweight distribution like Lubuntu or Xubuntu would be a great start. They’re user-friendly and perfect for experimenting.

OzmoSyd

12-20-2016, 04:22 PM #1

Hey there! For someone new to Linux, a lightweight distribution like Lubuntu or Xubuntu would be a great start. They’re user-friendly and perfect for experimenting.

ixcraftixksa
Junior Member

12-20-2016, 11:10 PM

An Ubuntu-based version will make a great educator. Setting it up is simple and there’s a big community available for support.

ixcraftixksa

12-20-2016, 11:10 PM #2

An Ubuntu-based version will make a great educator. Setting it up is simple and there’s a big community available for support.

Luffy2505
Junior Member

12-21-2016, 08:34 AM

For laptops I'm confident Ubuntu is the best choice.

Luffy2505

12-21-2016, 08:34 AM #3

For laptops I'm confident Ubuntu is the best choice.

balaey1
Junior Member

01-01-2017, 02:15 PM

Ubuntu offers the most extensive forums and documentation for troubleshooting issues.

balaey1

01-01-2017, 02:15 PM #4

Ubuntu offers the most extensive forums and documentation for troubleshooting issues.

KungJoel
Junior Member

01-02-2017, 06:25 AM

Thanks for the ideas! It seems Linux Mint Mate is built on top of Ubuntu, making it a good choice for older hardware. Would you like to explore that option or go with Ubuntu instead?

KungJoel

01-02-2017, 06:25 AM #5

Thanks for the ideas! It seems Linux Mint Mate is built on top of Ubuntu, making it a good choice for older hardware. Would you like to explore that option or go with Ubuntu instead?

RiverMix
Junior Member

01-10-2017, 12:19 AM

Mint is Ubuntu enhanced with useful features and a few quirky issues I've faced. It was once my favorite, though I'm not sure it works perfectly on laptops—just give it a shot!

RiverMix

01-10-2017, 12:19 AM #6

Mint is Ubuntu enhanced with useful features and a few quirky issues I've faced. It was once my favorite, though I'm not sure it works perfectly on laptops—just give it a shot!

_XxThugLifexX_
Junior Member

01-17-2017, 06:19 AM

Thank you!

_XxThugLifexX_

01-17-2017, 06:19 AM #7

Thank you!

KingDonut69
Junior Member

01-20-2017, 01:02 AM

Top choices for beginners are Ubuntu and its variations like Kubuntu and Xubuntu, Mint, Pop!_OS, Fedora, and MX Linux. They’re straightforward to operate and come with solid community support.

KingDonut69

01-20-2017, 01:02 AM #8

Top choices for beginners are Ubuntu and its variations like Kubuntu and Xubuntu, Mint, Pop!_OS, Fedora, and MX Linux. They’re straightforward to operate and come with solid community support.

mcbudder2004
Senior Member

687

01-20-2017, 03:26 AM

Fedora. Employ fedora.

mcbudder2004

01-20-2017, 03:26 AM #9

Fedora. Employ fedora.

Arrowxmian
Junior Member

01-20-2017, 05:02 AM

#10

Avoid systemd malware. Use Void or MX instead.

Arrowxmian

01-20-2017, 05:02 AM #10

Avoid systemd malware. Use Void or MX instead.