I'm a programmer who's tried dual-booting Ubuntu on my laptop. The issue is that every time Windows updates, I have to deal with the dual-boot menu popping up, and it's frustrating. So I decided to remove the dual-boot setup altogether. I'm interested in finding a different Linux distribution since I've only used Ubuntu. I want a system that offers full flexibility like Windows, allowing me to install various applications, compatibility with different software and tools, recording, gaming (including cracked games), and utility tasks like zipping/unzipping and managing documents.
I'm looking for a distro that is simple and performs well while meeting those compatibility needs. I'm comfortable using the terminal, but I prefer not to use something like Arch where I have to type commands for everything. Ubuntu's ease of use suits me well. Should I stick with Ubuntu, or are there better alternatives for me? Just a note: I tend to download software directly from official websites with `.exe` files to install them on my secondary drive instead of the C drive. Also, I'm not a fan of WSL—I'm not sure why it exists, but if you have a solid explanation, I'm open to hearing it. Thanks!
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You might want to check out Linux Mint, MX Linux, or Zorin OS Core. They’re all based on Ubuntu, so you’ll find them quite user-friendly. If you're curious about something a bit different, EndeavourOS and Ultramarine Linux are also solid choices, but they can be a bit more hands-on. Given your dual-boot issues, using separate SSDs could help too—keeping Windows and Linux completely apart might solve that bootloader headache you ran into.
I tried using two separate SSDs before, but I still got stuck at the bootloader after Windows updates. It seems like every time I update, it just makes me pick between the two again on restart.