I've been having a tough time with my Chuwi Freebook running MX Linux. No matter how careful I am with terminal commands, the system keeps breaking down. Lately, the battery life has also taken a nosedive—dying within just an hour and a half! I'm seriously worried that I might end up bricking my computer. I'm beginning to think Linux is just overhyped and isn't worth the hassle. Can anyone share some tips or suggestions for troubleshooting these issues?
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I haven't worked much with MX Linux, but if you're new to Linux, you might want to try Linux Mint. It's user-friendly and you can install TLP to manage battery life better. Just keep in mind that Linux can have a steep learning curve, and it's not as fragile as it may seem if you avoid frequent tinkering!
You should consider updating your BIOS, which can really boost performance or fix some issues. I get that it sounds risky, but following a guide can simplify the process. Linux is all about learning, and it’s worth giving it a shot! If you try something like Linux Mint, keep it simple initially—let it run for a bit without too much tweaking. You'll find it much more rewarding!
Updating BIOS? Feels daunting, but I've seen improvements when I took the plunge. Just follow a guide and you’ll be fine!
Hey, what's your RAM and processor like? Knowing those specs can help others suggest better distros for you. Just curious about your setup!
I’ve got 12 GB of RAM and an Intel processor.
It sounds like you're running into compatibility issues with your Intel N100 processor. Make sure you're using a recent kernel, like 6.6 or higher. Also, trying a less customized distro than MX Linux could help—think about installing Debian with XFCE or something like Manjaro. Let us know if that improves your experience!
I’m currently on kernel 6.14.5, but yeah, I'm wondering if trying a different distro could be the solution.
Linux is actually very powerful and widely used. For newbies, I recommend checking out Linux Journey for some guided exercises. It might help smooth out the learning curve for you!
Right? "As long as you don’t tinker too much" sounds like a challenge for us Arch users!