I've been trying to get a Linux distribution set up and recently installed Debian, but I'm ready to throw in the towel. I struggled for several hours trying to get my Wi-Fi working without any luck. I'm not very tech-savvy, and I'm looking for a more user-friendly Linux distro that doesn't require a ton of complicated dependency installations. By the way, I'm also learning how to code! Any recommendations?
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You could give Fedora a shot! It's pretty straightforward and has a solid community support.
That said, if Wi-Fi is your main trouble, you might find Arch a bit challenging since it's not beginner-friendly. But since you're learning coding, it could be worth the challenge!
Manjaro is a solid choice too! It's based on Arch, but it has a more user-friendly setup. Everything runs through a GUI (KDE Plasma), making it fun to use. You’ll mainly use the command line for the package manager, and you can install 'yay' to manage software easily—it's super handy and keeps things simple. I’ve been using it for about eight months, and I hardly had to deal with driver issues until I tried to install a game!
If you're looking for something easy to use, I recommend trying MX Linux with the Xfce desktop environment. It's user-friendly and includes Wi-Fi drivers right out of the box. Just be sure to check the make and model of your computer and ensure that you have the latest BIOS updated, which can help with hardware compatibility.
Linux Mint is another great option! It's designed with new users in mind, so it should be easier for you. Plus, it has a pretty intuitive interface to help you get started.
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