Hey everyone! So, I've been using Windows 11 as my daily driver for the past two years and honestly, I've hit quite a few bumps along the way. As a Computer Science student majoring in AI and ML, I've decided to switch over to Linux. I also love gaming—I'm planning to use a virtual machine or a lightweight Windows setup like Tiny11 for that. However, I'm stuck trying to decide between Ubuntu and Debian. I'm relatively new to Linux, but I've had some experience with Ubuntu at my university alongside Windows. I'm looking for a stable version since I really dislike when things break unexpectedly. Also, community support and software availability are pretty important to me. If anyone could help me decide, I'd really appreciate it! Also, I'm curious about desktop environments; any recommendations would be great!
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I chose Debian because it’s straightforward without needing too many tweaks, plus it’s stable. I haven’t used Ubuntu in a while, so I don’t know how it compares now, but I’ve always liked using KDE as a desktop environment. It’s customizable without too much hassle, unlike some others that require a steep learning curve!
If you're interested in desktop environments, you might want to try out a few different ones. There are tons available! You could check out options on the Debian site or even look into Linux Mint for something familiar. Distros like Ventoy can help you test everything out on a live USB.
I'd say go for Ubuntu. It's a bit more user-friendly especially for newcomers. Once you get more comfortable after six months or a year, you can explore Debian if you want a more hands-on experience.
Thanks a lot for the tips! I'll definitely look into those options.