Hey folks, I've been using Ubuntu since the early 2000s. I'm not exactly a tech whiz; I just crashed my Windows so many times that a friend installed Ubuntu for me, and I haven't had issues since then. However, I've kept Windows on a small laptop I bought about five years ago because whenever I send LibreOffice files to my supervisors, the footnotes disappear. Now my Windows is acting weird again (camera issues) and I'm considering dual-booting. I'm curious if I should stick with Ubuntu or try a different version. I mainly use the laptop for writing my PhD thesis and also need to learn programming in R for graphs.
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Starting with Mint Cinnamon is a great choice because it’s pretty straightforward for learning Linux. Garuda is based on Arch, which is a bit more advanced. I'd suggest sticking with something like Mint for now, especially if you've had some trouble with Windows in the past. It’s more forgiving than Arch!
I’d recommend going with Linux Mint. It's user-friendly and really good for beginners. You'll have a smoother experience while you get the hang of Linux.
What’s the actual difference between Mint and something like Garuda Linux?
Haha, yeah, if you've had issues with Windows frequently, jumping straight into Arch might be a bit much for you!