I used Ubuntu once a few years ago but had compatability issues so I went back to windows. Not a great programmer but I’d like to learn. I’m not looking to do much gaming beyond DOOM2 and factorio. Mostly looking for privacy and a way to get back into programming (I have this pipe dream of learning Assembly). I’m not to particular on UI, I can use whatever.

Edit: https://distrochooser.de for anyone who stumbles upon this post with the same question

  • pastermil
    561·
    1 year ago

    Anytime someone new ask for recommendation, I’d give Linux Mint.

    • Vilian@lemmy.ca
      9·
      1 year ago

      also this, start small with mint, and you can test other distros that people show here

      also, start with dual boot/VM, it’s a different OS, keep windows there for when you need it

      • pastermil
        2·
        1 year ago

        Yes! It’s good to start with something that’s beginner friendly to maintain sanity and good expectation.

        A lot of potential novices would be repulsed if the first tutorial they’d see requires extensive use of command line.