Hey everyone! I recently set up Linux Mint on my dad's 8-year-old laptop and absolutely loved the experience. Now, I'm getting a new gaming laptop (Lenovo Loq Ryzen 7 250, RTX 5060) and I want to dual boot it with Windows just for gaming while using Linux for everything else—coding, AI projects, browsing, you name it. I tried out Kubuntu via a live USB on the old laptop and fell in love with KDE Plasma. My dilemma is whether to go with Fedora KDE or Kubuntu. I've heard bad things about Kubuntu, mainly due to concerns about Canonical and snap packages. If you guys have any other suggestions besides these two distros, I'd love to hear them! I'm a beginner, so I'd prefer something that's easy to work with and won't break easily. Thanks for your help! 😀
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Don't listen to the snap haters; they tend to have their own agendas. When it comes down to it, your choice depends on how stable you want your setup to be. Kubuntu LTS uses Plasma 5 and gives you access to a vast Debian software library, while Fedora KDE uses the newer Plasma 6 but has a more limited selection of software. Kubuntu's ‘stable’ release means you get the same versions for two years, while Fedora's ‘semi-rolling’ approach might change things up more frequently. Personally, I've used Kubuntu without any issues and feel like I'm not missing out on anything. Snaps can be slow to launch but work fine after that. It’s a solid option!
Honestly, if someone tells you to steer clear of Ubuntu-based distros just because of snap, they're probably just repeating what they've heard online. You can remove snap easily if it bothers you. Both Fedora and Kubuntu work well, and I doubt you'll notice a huge difference in your daily tasks with either one. Just go for what you think feels right!
If you're leaning towards Fedora KDE, go for it! It's fresh and has a cool vibe. But if you're still unsure, just remember—installing KDE on Mint is also a viable option, especially since Mint is beginner-friendly. Just be careful with commands; I've had my mishaps too!
Check out the distro selection page from the wiki for more tips! By the way, always remember to take regular backups and try things in a VM before you commit. It'll save you a lot of hassle!
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