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--- aboutlinux [2025-12-16 20:29] – [How do I install it?] 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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     * 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.