Hey everyone! I'm looking to install Linux alongside Windows for a dual-boot setup. Before making the switch, I want some recommendations on the best Linux distribution for both programming and gaming. I've heard about Kali but I'm feeling a bit bored with it. Any suggestions?
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I’d recommend checking out Manjaro, Mint, Ubuntu, or Fedora. Personally, I’ve been using Manjaro for the past seven months and it’s been great for me. Mint is a solid choice too since it’s based on Ubuntu but feels more complete. I find Ubuntu lacking in some packages, so I’d lean towards those other options. I'm thinking about switching to Fedora or OpenSUSE Tumbleweed soon too!
You might want to consider Pop!_OS or Fedora as well. Both are robust options for programmers and gamers alike.
If you're into container workflows, check out Bazzite DX. It's designed for developing with containers, which I believe is the future of development!
Hey, I’m a big fan of Zorin OS! It’s super friendly for Windows users right out of the box and has a nice aesthetic as well. I’m a software engineer and gamer, and I barely run into issues using Zorin. Fedora is also great, especially when you want to upgrade hardware since it has the latest drivers and kernels.
When you're choosing Mint, remember to pick the right ISO based on the desktop environment you prefer—Cinnamon and MATE are both popular and pretty similar!
It's-a you, Zorino! Mamma mia!