Looking For Linux Distribution For Beginners

[OutVolt]

Been thinking of trying linux again and look for a good place to start.

 

[Joom]

Are you actually wanting to learn how to use Linux, or are you wanting something that runs with minimal setup? If the latter, I recommend any iteration of Ubuntu (the new Budgie variant looks interesting). If the former, I either recommend Arch if you want bleeding-edge, unadulterated Linux, or Slackware if you want a Linux that's true to the UNIX philosophy. Regardless of what you choose, it's all practically the same under the hood.

 

[pathway27]

Agreed, get Ubuntu and start learning there. If your fine with the command line and have spare time, get on setting up Arch. Their documentation is really great!

 

[Pacheko17]

KDE neon is the most Windows-like distro out there for me, there's also Mint which is pretty great. You'll definitely be learning a little from those, then keep on hopping till you find something you like. I'm on Solus right now and it's great, completely different from Ubuntu.

I used KDE neon for about a year even after trying out Arch, Manjaro, Gentoo, Fedora, etc.

 

[Plstic]

manjaro

 

[OutVolt]

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[migles]

if ya are starting\wanna try, ubuntu or linux mint are usually the good candidates,
i preefer ubuntu because it looks neat, however mint is great for weaker computers

 

[TotalInsanity4]

If you're familiar with Windows, you could try Zorin or Solus

 

[Joom]

if ya are starting\wanna try, ubuntu or linux mint are usually the good candidates,
i preefer ubuntu because it looks neat, however mint is great for weaker computers

They're both the same. Mint is essentially just Ubuntu with a different DE. Same kernel, same software maintainers, and so on.

 

[CMDreamer]

If you're a newbie, any Ubuntu iteration is your starting distro.

It works fine on lower end systems.