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Ask Slashdot: What's The Easiest Linux Distro For A Newbie?

Posted by EditorDavid on from the OS-advice dept.

joseph Kramer -- a long-time user of both Windows and MacOS -- comes to Slashdot with the ultimate question: I've been lurking here for years and seen many recommendations for a Linux flavor that works. What I'm really looking for is Linux that works without constant under-the-hood tweaking (ala early Windows flavors, 3.1, 95/98). Does such an OS exist? For the record, I am not an IT tech. I just need something to work with the mechanical equipment it controls. Any recommendations?
When it comes to Windows and MacOs, he describes himself as "fed up with their shenanigans." So leave your best answers in the comments. What's the best way for a newbie to get started with Linux?

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  1. Re:If you want a one-line reply... by rtb61 · · Score: -1, Troll

    The best way for a Linux newbie to get started, does not point to any distribution what so ever. The best way for a newbie to start is desire. As a power user, either you want to start or let's be blunt, fuck off and don't waste people's time.

    For a typical user, who just wants to consume content, communicate with people via various applications and use the internet, take you pick of distributions here is a list https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/....

    For power users, don't be a dick, look it up you fucking self and you know what, plenty of people will help you, have fun. Here is a great image https://upload.wikimedia.org/w... take your pick of Distributions who coloured line reaches 2016 bar. Also if you are already using Android, well guess what, you are already using an Android distribution.

    What to play games, well, there is always SteamOS, rather than asking silly questions.

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  2. Re:ChromeOS by KozmoStevnNaut · · Score: 0, Troll

    RMS was right.

    RMS is also an opinionated boomer hippie asshole.

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  3. Re: Mint by fisted · · Score: -1, Troll

    Ain't that the truth! As much as I love Linux, when I have a problem, it becomes a real pain in the ass.

    That makes me wonder, why exactly and for what do you "love" Linux, if you're unable to help yourself when problems arise?

    You can't possibly "love Linux" for it's polished user experience or anything, because that just doesn't exist. So what is it?

    Not trying to troll, I'm genuinely curious.

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