Hi everyone, I am planning to install linux on my friends laptop and I am not sure which distro to install for them.

The options I am considering:

  • Fedora: I have it on my PC and since I will be the first person to be asked, I thought it would be best if I know the distro well
  • Mint: is a default suggestion, but I am not sure if it is different enough from the Windows look that one does not expect it to behave the same as Windows
  • Ubuntu: most widely available in forums, etc. And a good starting point in my opinion

What do you guys think?

EDIT: Thanks for all the suggestions, I think I’ll stick with Fedora and let them try Gnome, KDE and Cinnamon :)

  • sbird@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I would still try to let them try out a few different options, see what they like and don’t like. At the very least, show them some pictures and basic rundown of the strengths and weaknesses of different DEs (e.g. GNOME is the most touch-optimised and is very “sleek” and “minimal”, KDE is extensively customisable…)