Hey everyone! I'm a 21-year-old female and I've recently bought a 2-in-1 laptop with Windows pre-installed, but it's loaded with bloatware. I've managed to remove quite a bit of the unnecessary stuff. I've heard a little about Linux before but wasn't sure if it was right for me since I often use Windows apps like Excel, Tally, and some games on the family desktop, where trying Linux wasn't an option due to potential compatibility issues. However, I recently watched a video comparing SteamOS (which is Linux-based) to Windows 11 on a Steam Deck, and I was impressed to see Linux outperforming Windows in gaming performance and battery life. Now that I have my own laptop, I'm eager to give Linux a try! I'm considering a dual boot setup so I can use Linux for browsing and compatible apps, but switch to Windows for anything that doesn't work on Linux. My laptop has a Ryzen 8845HS processor with a 780M iGPU, and I've heard AMD can be more compatible with Linux. Here are my main questions: Which Linux variant should I choose? Will installing it affect the touch screen and stylus support? Can I simply install SteamOS on my laptop? And will Linux cause any issues with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth? Thanks for your help!
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I’d recommend against using SteamOS as your main desktop environment. It's not really designed for that. Instead, consider trying other distributions like CachyOS or Fedora; they’re generally better suited for standard use. Linux Mint is also a solid choice for beginners!
Totally agree! SteamOS isn't optimized for general desktop use. CachyOS or Fedora will give you a better experience, especially if you’re new to Linux.