Which distro best for me
Which distro best for me
I'm just starting out with Linux and haven't installed it yet. I plan to switch soon because I dislike Windows updates and they use a lot of resources. I've picked XFCE for my desktop, but I'm unsure which distro works best for many apps since I still rely on Windows ones. Appreciate your help!
Ubuntu is among the best-supported options, making it simple for newcomers to start.
In that scenario, avoid installing Linux since you might be let down.
Here are some apps you might like:
- XFCE and Ubuntu-based systems offer lightweight, user-friendly interfaces.
- Manjaro provides a versatile desktop environment with many applications.
Consider exploring lightweight tools and productivity suites suited for these distributions.
I would opt for a Linux distribution that matches your needs. Windows compatibility isn't tied to the specific desktop environment or OS you pick. I’d seriously think about dual-booting to test app performance, or even explore other Linux options if you’re open to it. That way, you retain flexibility—like sticking with Windows if it doesn’t work well. Previous advice was helpful; xubuntu works well with xfce. But if you're new to Linux or DEs, a more modern interface would be better. You didn’t share your hardware details, but if it has decent RAM, the desktop environment becomes less critical. In that scenario, plain Ubuntu is a solid choice, or consider Kubuntu for KDE/Plasma instead of Pantheon OOTB. You can always add more DEs later, no matter which you initially selected.
Check out Microsoft Edge, Blender, DaVinci Resolve, Spotify, and some games on Steam. Ubisoft and Epic Games are popular right now. Are you looking for something good to try?
The majority run on Linux, but you need to look up each app or game individually to find what you want to use or play.
Dual boot works well for this setup. My machine has a Ryzen 3 2200U, 8GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD. I picked XFCE because it uses fewer resources.
For office tasks, consider using LibreOffice or Firefox/Chromium instead of Microsoft Edge. These work natively on Linux. At least MS Office doesn't run well with Wine, but the cloud version O365 might. Older versions could be handled better by Edge, though it may not be seamless. Blender and Spotify have native Linux releases. I’m unsure about Obs and Davinci; I’d wait for someone else to research them via Google. Steam offers a native Linux client, and some games have native ports. Many function smoothly with Proton (and Wine) support. However, certain titles perform poorly or not at all. Check protondb for details on specific games. I don’t know much about Epic Games or Ubisoft, but they generally respect DRM, which usually leads to less smooth play on Linux with Wine. Edited October 24, 2020 by Wild Penquin – a few extra typos, even more of them