I've been using Windows 11 for about 15 months, and while it's been good to me, the recent update has really messed up my desktop experience. My setup's pretty decent, with a Ryzen 5 5500, RTX 3060 with 12 GB, and 16 GB of RAM, but I'm tired of the frustrations. I'm considering switching to Linux and I'm looking for recommendations on a Linux distribution that feels similar to Windows. I also want the ability to customize my interface—like making the taskbar translucent, keeping a clean desktop with hidden apps, and using tools like Rainmeter for aesthetic displays. Any suggestions?
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Definitely give Pop!_OS a try! It’s extremely user-friendly and visually appealing. Plus, if you hit any snags with the terminal, there's a handy tool that can provide you with commands and explanations as you go!
KDE Neon or Kubuntu would be great choices! They both use KDE Plasma, which is really customizable and runs great. You can tweak it however you want, and it should perform well on your system.
Most distros with the KDE Plasma desktop environment will meet your needs for customization. But remember, the distro isn't as important as the desktop environment when it comes to personalizing your setup!
A quick tip: think about how you want to install software. Do you prefer an 'app store' setup, command line installations, or browsing the web? The way you install software could influence which distro works best for you!
I’d suggest Linux Mint—specifically the Cinnamon edition. It should run smoothly on your hardware and has a cool applet that lets you make the taskbar transparent, which matches what you're looking for.
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