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If you by now still use Windows (hope not) but if you still use it, give a Linux distro a chance and you will be amazed.
So what can you do? You can choose between many desktop environments, like Gnome or Plasma.
Distros list is below, sorry for the long post, but you can save the ISO, boot from USB and be the real boss of your computer.
1. Ubuntu
Most popular general-purpose Linux
Excellent documentation and community support
Great for beginners and professionals alike
Regular releases with long-term support versions
2. Fedora
Cutting-edge features and latest software
Strong focus on free and open-source software
Good for developers and tech enthusiasts
Sponsored by Red Hat
3. Debian
Stable, reliable foundation for many other distros
Extremely well-maintained package system
Large software repository
Known for its stability and security
4. CentOS/Rocky Linux/AlmaLinux
Enterprise-grade stability and reliability
Popular in server environments
Good for business and production use
CentOS replaced by Rocky Linux/AlmaLinux (community-driven)
5. openSUSE
Excellent for both desktop and server use
Strong package management with YaST
Good balance of stability and new features
Popular in enterprise and development environments
6. Manjaro
User-friendly Arch-based distribution
Great for users wanting Arch's cutting-edge software
Pre-configured with useful tools and drivers
Good balance of simplicity and customization
7. Mint
Based on Ubuntu, very beginner-friendly
Familiar interface similar to Windows
Excellent out-of-the-box experience
Great for users transitioning from Windows
8. Arch Linux
Rolling release model with latest software
Highly customizable and lightweight
Strong documentation and community
Best for advanced users who want full control
9. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Enterprise-focused distribution
Long-term support and stability
Widely used in business environments
Commercial support available
10. elementary OS
Beautiful, polished desktop experience
User-friendly interface with macOS-like aesthetics
Great for casual users and designers
Strong focus on usability and design principles
_wire_•5mo ago
List of distinctions without differences and vagaries.
Key Linux takeaways based on list:
Unstable, user-unfriendly.
Package mgmt and drivers are a nightmare.
Vague distinctions between personal and enterprise usage, individuals will be maddened by complexity and enterprises will be end-run by simplicity.
Cutting edge is bleeding edge.
Every release walks the edge of a pit of despair.
If you need support, you pay for it, just like the rest of industry.
But hey, everything is great for everybody, pick your poison!
—
PC tech is maddening, but if your concerns are at the level of questions like which browser you will be allowed to use, Apple offers by far the most comprehensive, comprehensible, sustainable and cost effective experience.
//User-friendly interface with macOS-like aesthetics//
What's good about Mac is far beyond aesthetics. Want a Mac-like experience, cheapest best way to get there is a Mac.
roscas•5mo ago
If you by now still use Windows (hope not) but if you still use it, give a Linux distro a chance and you will be amazed.
So what can you do? You can choose between many desktop environments, like Gnome or Plasma.
Distros list is below, sorry for the long post, but you can save the ISO, boot from USB and be the real boss of your computer.
1. Ubuntu
2. Fedora 3. Debian 4. CentOS/Rocky Linux/AlmaLinux 5. openSUSE 6. Manjaro 7. Mint 8. Arch Linux 9. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10. elementary OS_wire_•5mo ago
Key Linux takeaways based on list:
Unstable, user-unfriendly.
Package mgmt and drivers are a nightmare.
Vague distinctions between personal and enterprise usage, individuals will be maddened by complexity and enterprises will be end-run by simplicity.
Cutting edge is bleeding edge.
Every release walks the edge of a pit of despair.
If you need support, you pay for it, just like the rest of industry.
But hey, everything is great for everybody, pick your poison!
—
PC tech is maddening, but if your concerns are at the level of questions like which browser you will be allowed to use, Apple offers by far the most comprehensive, comprehensible, sustainable and cost effective experience.
//User-friendly interface with macOS-like aesthetics//
What's good about Mac is far beyond aesthetics. Want a Mac-like experience, cheapest best way to get there is a Mac.