I'm currently using Windows 11, which I've found to be pretty buggy. I'm looking for a Linux distribution that has a look similar to Pop!_OS, and I've been having fun with Fedora. However, I'm not sure if it'll support the Realtek chip in my TP-Link T3U Archer AX1300 out of the box, or if I'll need to modify the kernel to get it recognized. I've seen that it works directly on Linux Mint, so I'm questioning if a RPM-based distro like Fedora is worth switching to, or if I should stick with Ubuntu, Zorin, or Mint. Is it really useful to transition to a Windows-like Linux distro knowing that I'm having hardware issues with my laptop?
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Honestly, I tried out Fedora's Cosmic Desktop and it seems a bit unfinished. I wouldn't recommend it for daily use just yet. It still feels kind of halfbaked. Maybe wait until they polish it up a bit more before making that jump.
You might want to give a Live session of Fedora a shot to see if your Realtek adapter gets recognized. It's a great way to test it without fully committing. Just a heads up, though: switching to Linux means getting used to a different system. While gaming and some apps have improved on Linux, not everything runs as well as on Windows. So, weigh your options carefully based on what you actually need.
Yeah, and if you decide on Linux, remember to check out ProtonDB for your games!
That's solid advice! It’s always good to test hardware compatibility without installing first.