I've been using Windows 10 since I got my laptop in 2020. It's equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, Vega 8 Graphics, 12GB of RAM, and a 500GB NVMe SSD. I mainly use it for drawing on Clip Studio, browsing the internet, casual gaming, and some light online office work. Since Windows 10's end of support is on the horizon, I'm thinking about trying out a Linux distro. My main focus is on drawing and gaming, so I really need something that will work well for those. Additionally, I use FL Studio a lot with VSTs, so that's also a consideration. I'm looking to dual boot with Windows for now, but I might fully switch to Linux later. I'd love to customize my desktop setup as much as possible, and I don't mind learning to use the terminal. Any suggestions?
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I've been enjoying Ubuntu Cinnamon lately. It's easy to use, highly customizable, and keeps things updated. If you're looking for simplicity and control over your environment, it could be a good match for your needs.
If you really want customization, Fedora with KDE Plasma is worth exploring. It gives you a Windows-like setup and is pretty flexible for modding your desktop appearance. Plus, once you're comfortable, you can dive deeper into Linux with it!
KDE is super customizable! You can tweak almost everything, which is perfect if you love personalizing your setup.
Mint is often recommended as a great starter distro because it's user-friendly and makes the switch from Windows smoother. It's especially good if you're looking for something easy to use right away. Though playing games can vary, many users report decent performance with Mint!
Thanks for the tip! I like the idea of Mint being user-friendly, but I'm a little worried about game performance. Do you know how well it does with that?
Mint is definitely solid, but if you're serious about gaming, you might want to check if specific games work well beforehand.
For a straight-up comparison, I'd list them like this: Mint is great for beginners, then there's VanillaOS if you want something less bloated (though it can be a bit buggy). If you're willing to try a rolling release, EndeavourOS is a nice choice. Debian might feel outdated for some but could still work if you want stability.
That sounds interesting! I’ve heard good things about Fedora, so I'll definitely check it out.