I'm in a bit of a pickle trying to decide on the best Linux distribution for my ThinkPad that originally came with Windows 11. In the past, I attempted to dual boot with Linux Mint but got frustrated when I couldn't connect to Wi-Fi and gave up. Although Mint is popular for beginners, I'm open to exploring other options since I'm not strictly attached to Windows—I even used to have a MacBook!
As a computer science student, I rely heavily on my laptop for everything: software development, Cisco/networking homework, gaming, music production, and more. I'm also drawn to systems that are customizable and have a retro aesthetic that gives me a nostalgic 2000s feel.
I'm curious about the main differences between Fedora, Ubuntu, Arch, and similar distros. Any recommendations? Additionally, if I go all-in and wipe Windows from my laptop, will I be able to keep my saved game data from Steam? I'd appreciate any guidance you can provide!
3 Answers
Creating a USB installer for CachyOS is a great idea! If your Wi-Fi isn't detected during installation, you'll know immediately. It’s a quick process, usually takes about 20 minutes.
Check out the distro selection guide on the wiki—it’s super helpful! Remember, regularly back up your files, try running different distros in a VM to test them out, and make sure you understand the commands you’re entering before you hit Enter! Good luck!
Wi-Fi is typically straightforward if you have a compatible card. You can check your hardware with the command `lspci | grep -E 'Network|Ethernet'` to see what you're dealing with. Each Linux distro has its own quirks, most of which come down to how they manage updates and package installations. As a newcomer, I recommend sticking to mainstream options. Also, you can definitely transfer your Steam game data over; just note that the file paths might change.
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