Which Linux Distro is Best for School, Coding, and Note-Taking on a 2-in-1 Laptop?

I recommend trying out Xournal++. It's perfect for taking handwritten notes and even annotating PDFs. It’s great if you need to sign documents too!

Ubuntu and Mint are great choices to start with. You might want to explore different Desktop Environments to find the one that you like best. Make sure to back up your data before making any changes. Good luck!

Honestly, Ubuntu or one of its derivatives is a great starting point for you! It's user-friendly and works well for most applications.

For your needs, internet browsing and coding are smooth on any Linux distro, significantly better than Windows in many cases. Just make sure the software you require for school is available on Linux, like basic office tools (try LibreOffice or web-based alternatives). For a tablet mode experience, I suggest KDE Plasma on Fedora KDE or Kubuntu—I’ve heard the community support is fantastic! Check out some videos that demonstrate its features too!

Fedora 43 is a solid option for your needs. If you're looking for something that resembles Windows, try Zorin OS. Both of these have good touch support for stylus use. For note-taking, you can use web versions of Microsoft Office or apps like Simplenote, Gnote, or even Obsidian if you need something more robust.

Dual booting isn't a terrible idea, but it can be challenging to set up, especially with a single drive. If you can manage separate physical drives, it can be easier. A good tip is to test out various Linux distributions using a 'Live' version before committing, which allows you to try without any installs. You can get Linux images to test drive from sites like Linux Mint and Debian.