I'm searching for the most reliable and beginner-friendly Linux distro for my specific needs, which include gaming, video editing, Photoshop, 3D modeling, and retro gaming emulation. I've considered several options and I'm hoping to find one that works seamlessly right out of the box. Here are the distros I've researched: PopOS, Zorin, Mint, CachyOS, and Bazzite. If there's another distro that you think fits better, let me know!
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All the distros on your list could work for you, but it ultimately comes down to personal preference. If you asked me, I’d suggest Debian, but I get why some might avoid it.
I tested all those except PopOS, and I ended up sticking with CachyOS. It's been a great experience for my use cases.
For a visual sneak peek at a distro, I suggest checking out distrosea.com. You can ‘test drive’ different distros straight from your browser!
Just a heads up, Photoshop doesn’t run natively on Linux. For alternatives, you might want to use GIMP or Krita. If you really want Photoshop, consider a virtual machine with Windows. Out of your list, I'd lean towards Bazzite because it's quite stable, but it's worth noting it's an immutable distro, so your control is a bit limited. I’d also recommend checking out Fedora, as it has been smooth for my general workload.
You might want to try each of them and see which one you prefer. Personally, I landed on Bazzite, but it really depends on your specific needs and workflow.
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