Hey everyone! I'm new to Linux and have had some experience with Manjaro, though I found it a bit unstable on updates when I first started years ago. I've gotten better at handling updates since then. I'm about to buy a new laptop and want to dual boot it with Windows because I rely on certain programs like Photoshop, Sony Vegas, and FL Studio. While I'm open to alternatives for Sony Vegas, I'm aware that some FL Studio plugins may not work on Linux, which could be a problem. I enjoy customizing my setup and want a stable Linux distro that's easy to install and maintain. I'm considering Manjaro, Mint, and Kubuntu, but I'm confused about which one might be the best fit. Any recommendations?
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For your needs, I'd recommend looking into Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Pop OS, or Zorin OS. They're all user-friendly and have solid community support. If you're not set on Manjaro, these might offer a more stable experience while still allowing for customization!
Check out Fedora’s KDE edition! I've been using it and love it. I switched from Kubuntu because I faced some stability issues there. Fedora feels more solid in terms of recent software compatibility.
It's awesome to see you wanting to dive into Linux! Your choice may depend on the desktop environment you prefer. If you’re getting newer hardware, you want something with up-to-date packages. I personally wouldn't recommend Manjaro due to its past issues. Instead, consider alternatives like CachyOS or openSUSE Tumbleweed. Mint is good too, but keep in mind it may have older packages which could affect compatibility with new hardware.
You might want to think about using tools like Linux Winapps. They can run Windows programs more smoothly in a VM, and dual booting can be a pain sometimes. If you need alternatives for your programs, check out Shotcut or Kdenlive for video editing and see which workflow suits you best!
Just a heads up, you might have had issues with configurations during updates. It's crucial to keep your old configs handy, especially when upgrading. This is generally less of a concern with Debian-based distros like Mint or Ubuntu compared to Arch-based ones like Manjaro. But keeping previous configs can help avoid headaches!
True, but Arch and its derivatives manage updates differently, so they usually keep configs intact by default.
Totally agree! Fedora is great if you want something reliable without too much hassle.