Re: First time Linux user – Best distro to star t?

On 2026-03-17 16:28, David W. Hodgins wrote:
> On Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:27:33 -0400, Oguz Kaan Ocal 
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
>> On 16.03.2026 19:06, Stefan Ram wrote:
>>> Oguz Kaan Ocal <[email protected]> wrote or quoted:
>>>> I haven’t used Linux since I got a computer. I’m thinking of switching
>>>> to Linux. Which distro should I use?
>>>
>>>    Want that Windows vibe? Go with Linux Mint or Zorin OS. Need the most
>>>    community support? Ubuntu is where you want to be. Looking to lock in
>>>    stability and wrap your head around Linux fundamentals? Debian is the
>>>    call. Into gaming or dealing with NVIDIA cards? Pop!_OS is the way to
>>>    go.
>>
>> Thanks!
> 
> For any new linux user, they should find someone they can contact
> when they can't get the system to boot.
> 
> The distro the new user should use is the one recommended by the
> person they will turn to for help. Same with which desktop
> environment to use. Use the one the support person is the most
> comfortable supporting.
> 
> Once they are comfortable with linux, then they can learn more by 
> experimenting with other desktop environments and then other
> distributions.
> 
> Regards, Dave Hodgins

Absolutely! I have said this myself sometimes. :-)

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