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New to Linux? Ubuntu Isn’t Your Only Option (www.howtogeek.com)

submitted 9 months ago by Ninjazzon@infosec.pub to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Ubuntu's popularity often makes it the default choice for new Linux users. But there are tons of other Linux operating systems that deserve your attention. As such, I've highlighted some Ubuntu alternatives so you can choose based on your needs and requirements—because conformity is boring.

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[–] oscardejarjayes@hexbear.net 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Manjaro? nah, don't

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[–] sentient_loom@sh.itjust.works 8 points 9 months ago

distrowatch.org

[–] AceFuzzLord@lemm.ee 7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I can't say I can fully complain about Ubuntu when Mint came about because of it. Also because I have no other choice than to use a Ubuntu server distro for one of my classes.

The funny part about that is our instructor had us install a GUI and didn't choose gnome because he doesn't like it. He said it's a pain to use, which I don't have an opinion on either way since I've only ever used it for a combined total of less than a year.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 7 points 9 months ago (3 children)

This article is actually well written. I might bookmark it to send to people looking to switch.

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[–] caesaravgvstvs@feddit.de 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Fuck, now I wanna distro hop

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[–] StorageB@lemmy.one 6 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Why isn't KDE Neon ever recommended? It seems like it would be a solid option.

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[–] DennisMFaucher@infosec.pub 5 points 9 months ago

Pop!_OS is lovely and the people behind it helpful. Works so well on my System76 laptop (obviously).

[–] DoucheBagMcSwag@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Is Garuda Linux really that good for gamers?

[–] PainInTheAES@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

It ships with some gaming stuff, uses zen kernel, has some performance mods (I guess), and a theme as ugly as sin. But you can make any distro do what it does. I'm sure it's in the same territory as Nobara.

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