Hi everyone, I am planning to install linux on my friends laptop and I am not sure which distro to install for them.
The options I am considering:
- Fedora: I have it on my PC and since I will be the first person to be asked, I thought it would be best if I know the distro well
- Mint: is a default suggestion, but I am not sure if it is different enough from the Windows look that one does not expect it to behave the same as Windows
- Ubuntu: most widely available in forums, etc. And a good starting point in my opinion
What do you guys think?
EDIT: Thanks for all the suggestions, I think I’ll stick with Fedora and let them try Gnome, KDE and Cinnamon :)
I’ve started looking at Nobara. It’s 90% complete and the parts that don’t work won’t be noticed by newcomers. It’s mostly user-cuddly with a familiar windows-y interface. That part is really well-done.
At this point, there’s nothing I’d need on a windows desktop that I’m not getting on Nobara. The busted parts I’m mostly coping around, but I’ve been non-desktop Linux for 30+ years so I demand more and can work around more.
Give it an honest and open look and I can hope you’re as impressed as I am.