I'm about to get a low-powered PC (i3 7th gen) and I'm considering going with Linux. I'm mainly looking for a distro that not only looks good right out of the box but also allows easy installation of web apps. I don't necessarily need it to resemble Windows, so I'd appreciate any recommendations that are aesthetically pleasing and run smoothly on my hardware.
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I wouldn't stress too much about the aesthetics because you can customize almost any distro to look slicker than Windows. Still, if you want something that looks nice right away, I’d recommend trying out something pre-configured well.
In my experience, you can make any distro look however you want. However, if you're looking for something that looks great right out of the box, BunsenLabs is a top pick. It's Debian-based and has solid documentation, which is a plus.
After a lot of distro hopping, I've realized that the visual aspect can be tailored on most distros. Key differences are often in update schedules and package managers, but visually, it’s quite flexible on all fronts.
Honestly, it really depends on your personal tastes and willingness to customize. For a visually appealing setup, KDE Plasma 6 offers a ton of themes and applets, but it can be a bit heavy. If you're looking for something lighter, XFCE is a great choice and has some lovely customization options as well. If you're into a Mac-like aesthetic, GNOME might work for you. I'd also recommend checking out Mint with XFCE; it’s popular for i3 systems.
I appreciate that! I just want something that looks good right from the start since I won’t have much time to fiddle with it.