So, not so long ago I have made a switch from Win 10 to Linux Mint on my older laptop. I like it, and I have decided to switch to Linux also on my main desktop (to be honest, I’ve realized I don’t actually do anything Windows-specific I can’t do on Linux). I am thinking of trying Debian. I know it’s not the best for total newbies, but I am willing to commit time to learn a thing or two to make it work to my needs (which are not many). I am just worried - would I be able to setup up my two monitors to work? From what I read, it’s not that easy, so that worries me a bit (although, it’s nothing which would stop me from the switch). Can anyone provide an opinion about it, please? Many thanks in advance.

  • Im_old@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I don’t think that’s still true that debian is not ok for newbies. Hardware detection is automatic, and so should be dual screen as well. But get the non-free image! Unless you want to game with it, you’ll be good! Especially if you know your way around with apt. In the end, mint is a derivative of ubuntu, which is (well, was nowadays) a derivative of Debian. Have fun!