I recently started using Linux and chose Mint as my first distro. However, after installation, I realized that my main monitor wasn't functioning properly because it seems that Mint doesn't support DisplayPort on my ARC B580 graphics card yet; it requires a kernel version of 6.12.4 or higher. I spent a frustrating hour trying to update the kernel but ultimately decided to switch to a different distribution. So, I'm wondering, which distro is similar to Mint but has support for newer kernels? I've heard that Fedora might be a good option, but I'm not very familiar with it. Any recommendations?
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If you're considering Fedora, go for it! You won’t see a huge difference in everyday use. Just be mindful that Fedora uses dnf for package installations, which is different from the apt system you're used to with Mint. If you're really unsure, dual booting could be a great way to test things without fully committing right away.
If you're looking for something specific, check out MX Linux, which is based on Debian and has an Advanced Hardware Support version that includes kernel 6.14. It's got some solid desktop environment options, too! I personally prefer Xfce for its simplicity, but you can always install something like KDE if that's more your style. Just be cautious about display port compatibility.
That sounds like a tricky situation! If you're looking for something similar to Mint, you might want to give Debian a shot. It's lightweight and built on the same foundation as Mint, plus during the Debian install, you can choose your desktop environment, like Cinnamon if you prefer that. Just a thought, but there might be a driver workaround for your issue too! Anyone else have thoughts on this?
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