What's the Best Linux Distro for a Lenovo 2-in-1 Laptop?
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CuriousCactus99
I have a Lenovo 300e 81M9 2-in-1 laptop that currently runs Windows. I enjoy using Windows on my desktop, but I find it less appealing on lighter devices like this one. I'm looking for a user-friendly Linux distro that doesn't require much terminal usage and works well with touchscreen features. I was thinking about trying Zorin, but I'm not sure how it would perform on this laptop. I have tested Zorin via a live USB, and it seems great; it's intuitive, fast, and visually pleasing. I'm leaning towards uninstalling Windows for Zorin, although I wish the core version had more themes since I'm not keen on purchasing the Pro version every time it updates.
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I’ve been using EndeavourOS on my 2-in-1 and it's been awesome! It doesn't focus specifically on 2-in-1s, but it has cool features like iio-ptoxy built in, which helps with screen rotation when flipping it to tablet mode. Everything scales well, too!
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As a user of a ThinkPad X390 Yoga, I can say any distro with GNOME is likely to work great. I run Arch Linux with GNOME, but Fedora is also a solid option that should be user-friendly for you!
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If touchscreen support is a priority for you, I’d suggest checking out Fedora with Plasma Mobile. It’s designed for mobile interfaces, and should work nicely. But honestly, any mainstream distro would probably be fine too!
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While I don't have a 2-in-1, my laptop runs on GNOME, which is pretty lightweight. I just installed the essential components, and it works nicely with touchscreens. GNOME really offers a great tablet-like UI which should suit your needs well!
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You should definitely try Pop!_OS; it has some fantastic touchpad tweaks that really enhance the experience. It's hands down a great choice!
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