Hey everyone! I just got into Linux and I'm exploring different setups. I'm looking for advice on whether Linux, specifically Ubuntu or Pop!_OS with auto tiling, is a good choice for all the tasks I need to juggle in med school. If you have recommendations on a better setup, I'd really appreciate it. I plan to test it out on a flash drive first before committing. Thanks!
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Ever thought of trying Arch? Just a suggestion, but it's pretty flexible if you're willing to climb the learning curve. I know it’s not everyone's cup of tea, but it gives you a lot of control over your environment!
It sounds like you're looking for a good desktop environment! If you're considering auto tiling, you might want to clarify if that's what you really need. But if not, I'd suggest checking out Fedora KDE. It offers decent multi-pane support right from the start, and you can easily add more features like automated tiling with `krohnkite`. It might be a great middle ground for you!
If I were you, I’d recommend going with Fedora Workstation if you're transitioning from MacOS. It’s user-friendly and should suit your needs well. If you're coming from Windows, Fedora KDE is a solid choice too. Just make sure to follow a post-install guide; they'll make your setup a lot smoother! Oh, and watch out for some specific detection issues on Linux!
Check out MX Linux! The XFCE version is lightweight at only 2.4 GB, which fits perfectly on your 4 GB flash drive. It's an awesome distro for newcomers to Linux and comes with great documentation right out of the box!
I appreciate the suggestion, but I think I need something a bit more user-friendly for now while I focus on med school!