I'm contemplating dual booting my ASUS Zenbook 14X with Linux, but I can't fully switch as my wife prefers Windows. I'm not sure which Linux distribution would work best for my laptop, particularly with features like my fingerprint sensor and trackpad. I'm also concerned about whether installing Linux will affect the Fn key functionality. I've tried Linux before without fully committing, but I want a desktop environment that's not Gnome since I find it too tablet-like. I would love some customization options and good themes without needing to fully configure everything myself. I'm considering Ubuntu, Fedora, or Mint but would appreciate any recommendations.
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You might want to try a Virtual Machine first to test different distros without affecting your existing Windows setup. This way, you can play around with settings and see how your hardware responds before making a final decision. Plus, using cross-platform software like LibreOffice and VLC can help you get used to doing things on Linux.
Yeah, definitely check out VirtualBox for that. Great tool!
If you're leaning towards Fedora, I can recommend Ultramarine Linux; it's quite user-friendly and gives you that Mint-like experience. Nobara is also a good choice if you're interested in gaming or want a more modern user interface. Both should fit well with your ASUS laptop.
Thanks for those suggestions! I’ll check out both of them.
Good call! They also have live testing options so you can see how they perform on your setup.
That's a solid approach! Just remember to back up your important files before testing anything new.