I'm considering a dual-boot setup with one drive for Windows 11 and another for a Linux distribution. The main reason I haven't made the full switch to Linux is due to kernel-level anti-cheat systems. I want to keep Windows for gaming (like Fortnite and BF6) while using Linux for a straightforward, hassle-free experience. As a complete beginner, I'm looking for Linux distros that won't require me to turn off features like 4G decoding, ReBAR, or Secure Boot. I've also heard that Windows can sometimes mess with Linux installations—is this only an issue if they're on the same drive, or could it happen even if they're on separate drives?
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When it comes to secure boot, you can usually set up Shim to manage grub or rEFInd with almost any distro. Debian generally has a good setup for that right out of the box, and Ubuntu might as well, but it’s not my top recommendation. You might still need to disable secure boot during installation, though.
For a beginner-friendly experience, I'd recommend trying out Fedora (or Nobara) or Linux Mint. If you're feeling a bit adventurous and don’t mind tinkering, Fedora or Nobara would be great choices without too many restrictions.
Which distros wouldn’t require me to turn off secure boot? I'm a bit confused about that.