Hey everyone! I recently decided to switch from Windows to Linux and have been on a bit of a journey trying out different distros. I started with Fedora using the GNOME interface, but it wasn't really for me. Then, I moved to Linux Mint with Cinnamon, which felt better but wasn't quite as fast as Fedora. After that, I tried Fedora with KDE Plasma and really liked it! Next, I tested Pop!_OS with Cosmic, but it didn't click for me. I also gave Cachy with KDE a shot, but ran into some errors, so I went back to Fedora with KDE.
Now, I'm looking for advice on a few specific distros:
1. Is Manjaro a good choice? I often see it mentioned alongside Pop!_OS and Linux Mint as beginner-friendly options. Is it stable, customizable in KDE like the others, and do many people use it?
2. I've heard Opensuse also supports KDE but seems less beginner-friendly. Is it harder to use? Can a beginner customize it, and is it stable or prone to breaking?
3. Between Fedora, Manjaro, and Opensuse, which do you think is the most beginner-friendly and stable for KDE? I'd love to know if there's any other good KDE distros out there!
2 Answers
You should definitely try Kubuntu or KDE Neon! They both focus on KDE and are pretty user-friendly. I’ve had a good experience with their interfaces and overall performance.
I'd recommend checking out the distro selection page for additional insights! As for Manjaro, many consider it a solid choice for beginners, especially since it has access to the AUR. Plus, the pamac installer makes managing packages via a GUI super easy!
Totally agree! The AUR access is a big plus for flexibility and convenience.