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Which Linux system to use?
What factors should I consider when choosing a Linux distribution? In particular, how does my level of skill or familiarity with Linux influence this decision?
For example, are there distributions with a reputation for beginner-friendliness? Why might a more experienced user prefer to use something else?
Beginners should always start with a Linux that people around them are using. If they have friends using Red Hat, they s …
3y ago
Beginner: Assuming you have experience with Windows, my vote for best beginner Linux is the quaintly named Puppy Linux. …
7mo ago
Most Linuxes are small, and I would consider them for experts by default. This is because you won't be able to just Goog …
8mo ago
I think so kde neon is the best linux distro but not that popular.
3y ago
Beginner Ubuntu/Lubuntu/Xubuntu Lubuntu, Xubuntu is Ubuntu-based. Ubuntu is Debian-Based. All these are beginner f …
3y ago
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Beginners should always start with a Linux that people around them are using. If they have friends using Red Hat, they should use Red Hat. If they have a local users' group with lots of Ubuntu users, they should use Ubuntu.
Local support is much more important than anything else when starting out with a new OS.
One stops being a beginner when one starts to experiment with other distributions, considering them on their own merits.
There are no "Advanced" Linux distributions, there are only general and specialized distributions.
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