I recently switched from Windows to Linux about a week ago and have tried a few distributions before settling on Nobara, but honestly, I'm not having a great time. I consider myself fairly tech-savvy—I used to be a web developer and have a good understanding of computers. However, my experience with Linux has been frustrating. I'm facing issues like not being able to access or modify drives in the file manager, programs freezing, and strange error messages about running out of RAM even though I have 32GB and 4GB of swap space. There's also this annoying KDE wallet popping up every time I open the internet, and I'm just not sure if it's me, my setup, or the distro itself.
I have a clean Windows 10 install on a separate drive, and I partitioned my system well, but I can't access my own drives easily in Linux. It feels like I'm troubleshooting simple tasks constantly. I installed Linux to try it out and make a smooth transition, but I'm wondering if I just picked the wrong distro. I don't care about privacy as much; I just want a Linux experience that allows me to use the interface without needing to constantly dig into technical issues. Is there a Linux distro out there that can cater to a user wanting a casual, straightforward experience similar to Windows?
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You might want to try something more mainstream like Linux Mint. It's known for being very user-friendly for people transitioning from Windows. Zorin OS is also a great option; it has a similar layout to Windows, making it easier for beginners. Both options keep things pretty simple without too much hassle.
It sounds like some of your issues might be tied to permissions. If you're not able to edit files on mounted drives, you might need to adjust ownership settings. As for KDE wallet, it can be a pain, but it usually doesn't act up unless there's a VPN messing with your settings. It could help to try a more straightforward distro like Mint instead of Nobara, which while great, might not be the best fit for your needs right now.
Yeah, I get that, Mint does seem like a solid option. But Nobara seemed tailored for gaming and comes with stuff like Wine and Proton pre-installed, which is appealing. I'll give Mint a shot, but it feels like I have to troubleshoot whether it's specific to Nobara or just Linux in general.