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--- aboutlinux [2025-12-05 20:06] – [Distribution 101] mathog
+++ aboutlinux [2026-01-11 14:43] (current) – mathog
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 Or... "So, you're a Windows user?"
-==== Where should I start ====
+==== Where should I start? ====
-Pick a distro, any distro.
+Pick a distro, any distro. I recommend Bazzite, but these are all fine.
 Here are some, in order of simplicity:
-  - [[https://linuxmint.com/download.php|Linux Mint]] (use **Cinnamon** edition) - Popular for beginners, but not as good for gaming.
+  * [[https://zorin.com/os/|Zorin OS]] (use the free **Core** version) - Windows like and beginner friendly.
-  - **[[https://wiki.pika-os.com/en/home|Pika OS]]** (use **KDE** in my humble opinion) - Well rounded for beginners AND gamers.
+  * [[https://linuxmint.com/download.php|Linux Mint]] (use **Cinnamon** edition) - Popular for beginners, but not as good for gaming.
-  - [[https://nobaraproject.org/download-nobara/|Nobara]] (standard) - My cup of tea.
+  * [[Bazzite|Bazzite]] Best gaming option imo! Just works, rock solid, up to date and user friendly.
+  * [[https://wiki.pika-os.com/en/home|Pika OS]] (use **KDE** in my humble opinion) - Well rounded for beginners AND gamers.
+  * [[https://nobaraproject.org/download-nobara/|Nobara]] (standard) - More up to date since it's Fedora
 Make sure to download specifically for NVidia, if that's your graphics card.
-Have you heard about Zorin OS? Avoid. It looks the most like Windows 11, but there are many drawbacks...
 **What's a distro?** Someone has made a distribution of Linux in a specific flavor. I.e. a distro.
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     * How this is done differs. Usually  you hold a key after hitting power up. It can be F2, DEL, F10...
     * Turn off **Secure Boot**
-    * Change the boot order of the discs, so that the USB is at the top
+    * Change the boot order of the discs, so that the USB (or UEFI) is at the top
     * Save and exit, good luck
-  * What Partition option should I choose
+  * What Partition option should I choose?
     * btrfs if you can, ext4 if you can't
     * If you want to Dual Boot, best to have two separate hard drives.
     * Don't encrypt your drive!
     * I really recommend All in, erase the disc and take the plunge!
+  * You need to choose a password at some point. Keep it simple on a home computer.
+  * If you encounter "KWallet", set it up with empty password. Trust me.
 ==== What's different? ====
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   * All good distros include a type of Software center, though.
-  * A handful competitive games can't be run. Vast majority can, though.
+  * A handful competitive games can't be run. The vast majority can.
-  * No Microsoft or Adobe suites. Really good free alternatives exists though.
+  * No Microsoft or Adobe suites. Really good free alternatives exists.
   * No C: or D: drive. Everything is a "file" and starts and ''/''.
-  * Your stuff lives in a Home-folder.
+  * Your stuff lives in a Home-folder, referenced as ''~''.
-  * Stuff named with a leading period becomes hidden. Like a ''.config'' file
+  * Stuff named with a leading period becomes hidden. Like a ''.config'' file.
-  * File extensions like ''.jpg'' is very much optional. Still used though.
+  * File extensions like ''.jpg'' are very much optional. Still used though.
   * Every action on stuff outside the Home-folder needs your password.
+  * Yes, a lot can be done in a terminal. However, with good distros you won't need it!
   * The Linux scene is diverse. So, SO many options!
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 ==== No CTRL+ALT+DEL ====
 Seriously, this will be one of your first cultural shocks!
-This is how I would do it if I were you.
+This is how I would do it if I were you. And yes, this is the one bit that the terminal is best at.
 == Do this now ==
-  * Open a terminal
+  * Open a terminal.
   * ''sudo apt install btop''
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 ==== Distribution 101 ====
 === Daddy distributions ===
-There are three great daddies of distribution. Four if you count Ubuntu. In order of stable to bleeding edge:
+There are three great daddies of distributions. Four if you count Ubuntu. In order of stable to bleeding edge:
   - Debian (and it's stepchild Ubuntu)
   - Fedora
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 Since all applications are installed through **package managers**, it's good to know that they are split along with the daddy distros.
 == Native ==
-Faster, less safe. Good for demanding stuff like Steam.
+Faster, less safe. Good for demanding stuff like Steam. Generally don't use unless you know what you're doing.
   * Debian/Ubuntu: **APT** (advanced package tool)
   * Fedora: **DNF** (Dandified YUM!? Right...)