Kubuntu or Fedora KDE: Which should I choose as a beginner?

Kubuntu is decent for everyday tasks like browsing and development, but in my opinion, Fedora KDE takes the cake for gaming and general performance. Mint? I’m not too impressed with it honestly.

Kubuntu is solid for basic tasks and casual use, but if you really want a good experience for gaming or just a nice interface, Fedora KDE is definitely the way to go. Trust me, you'll probably end up there eventually, so why not start now?

I'd say Mint is probably the most user-friendly distro for newcomers. It’s excellent for general use, but if you're into gaming, it might not offer the most recent packages or drivers. Mint still uses the older X11 display protocol, which can be a bit limiting with things like multi-monitor setups. If you don’t mind that, go with Mint. However, if gaming is what you want, check out Fedora KDE. It’s stable, has more up-to-date packages, and the KDE desktop is feature-rich and supports the new Wayland protocol. Just remember, if you have an Nvidia GPU, you'll need to install the proprietary driver on Fedora.

Fedora KDE is great! I just switched over and I'm quite happy with it. The only slight hiccup I encountered was with Chrome and graphics acceleration, but switching to Firefox solved that for me. If you're into gaming, it's a fantastic choice!

You might also want to look at the distro selection page if you're still unsure! It's a great resource for picking the right Linux distro. And always remember Smokey's tips: keep regular backups, try things out in a VM, and be sure you know what commands do before hitting Enter!