Best Linux Distro for a Newbie Streamer and Artist?

For a more customized experience that feels closer to Windows, consider going for an Arch-based distro like Endeavour or Cachy, or Fedora. KDE Plasma is a great desktop environment to use, and it should help you set it up similarly to what you’re used to. Just make sure to look at your device compatibility, and don’t forget to install the open-source drivers for your GPU. Flatpak’s OBS is also a great option if you’re streaming!

Kubuntu is also a solid choice! It combines Ubuntu with KDE Plasma, giving you a stable setup that’s easy to install. The Long-Term Support (LTS) versions are particularly good for newcomers since there’s tons of support and pre-installed drivers.

Remember that Linux distros don’t really vary by performance for specific tasks, like gaming or arts; it’s more about how they update or what comes pre-installed. Some games might not work right out of the box since they usually need compatibility tools like WINE or Proton to run on Linux. Check out ProtonDB to see how your games handle!

I’d suggest checking out Bazzite, CachyOS, and Pop!_OS. Bazzite and CachyOS are really geared towards gaming and streaming, while Pop!_OS has solid Nvidia support and works well for general usage too. Mint is another good choice for beginners since its interface is quite similar to Windows, even if it’s not specifically designed for gaming.

I found out that you can actually run Clip Studio Paint using WINE! You might want to take a look at the WINE App Database for details on how to set that up. It could be a good way to keep using it without Windows.