Which version of Linux is good?
Any advices using Linux?

As a dev

Linux 999x more popular than windwos.

What does dev mean?
And, might I know which version of Linux is popular.

popular - ubuntu and its derivative
easy to use - chromeOS, sort of like desktop version of android
power user - arch

if you choose OS based on Popularity.
you better stick to Windows.





Those who wanted try try OS other than Windows,
usually 1st. identify their objective:

Server
Gaming
NAS?
Productivity


what is your purpose?

My previous several computer hard drive is 1T. I used them until RIP and the hard drive capacity usage just only 30% usage. Since Linux is free compared Windows 11 costs about RM1000.00.
I need to dual boots Windows 11 and Linux.

for wat?

for fun??

to test?

W11 not worth buying.

I'm using the modded copy because it not only suck but laggy too. Ain't gonna pay for it.

Previously I paid for W7 and W10. Both were great OSes.

Right now I'm testing MS-DOS 7 and WfW 3.11 + Office 4.3. Haven't found the way to sync all the files to the cloud yet. Might run it in a virtual PC and link a shared folder to OneDrive.

W11 + Office 365 damn bloated and slow even with 32GB RAM and NVME SSD.

The Windows 11 is installed inside when I buy a new laptop.
My previous pc desktop was broken.
I, now, need to buy the new laptop. I prefer Asus Vivobook AMD CPU (M3504).

recomended mx linux
monthly updated iso
https://sourceforge.net/projects/mx-linux/files/Snapshots/

for windows get linux lite.
but me preferred revios. Old iso still available.
need windows to setup cctv, update firmware, flash firmware etc.

this is what I run as well, the KDE variant

I wouldn't recommend it for beginners due to some quirks of it like it using sysvinit instead of systemd

for new comers I still recommended Ubuntu or Debian, or Pop OS

Whichever hardware you choose is entirely up to your preferences and within your budget.

Usually new consumer category system comes bundled with Win11 Home edition, if you want Pro edition then you will need to pay for it.

You can install virtualization such as VirtualBox, WSL2/Hyper-V or VMWare Workstation to play around with Linux. There are many distro available, but the most user friendly is Ubuntu Desktop, for advanced user they preferred Arch or Kali.

Give Ubuntu Desktop a try, you might learn a few things...


Hope this helps...

I am not very familiar with Linux.
I do not know what the Virtual box is?
I prefer ChromeOS because this Linux can install Android apps.
The new laptop I will do partition and dual boot and install Chrome Linux in different drives. I have to ask a technician to do that.

safe option? ubuntu

It really depends on what you’re after. For beginners, Ubuntu was my go-to when I started—super user-friendly and a lot of community support. If you’re feeling adventurous and want to dive deeper, Arch Linux is awesome but does come with a steeper learning curve.

A few tips from my experience:

Get comfy with the Terminal – It seems intimidating, but it’s super handy once you get the hang of it.
Make backups – I’ve had my share of mishaps, and regular backups saved my bacon.
Check out the Software Center – There’s a lot of cool stuff in there, and it’s a great way to discover new tools and apps.

if you work as network engineer or network anything

its almost a compulsory

really really really noob and not into IT user - linux mint
somewhat IT literate and normal user - ubuntu desktop (not to be confused with ubuntu server)
dev - anything from ubuntu to fedora
scientist - pop os
people who care about privacy - Zorin OS
hacker - kali linux
advanced user - arch

love windows too much but forced to use linux = wsl2

to create virtual machine

unless you are into IT stuff like sys admin, u dont need to use that

if u want to use chrome os just buy chrome book, they are so much cheaper

This post has been edited by 15cm: Jul 2 2024, 02:23 AM

Ubuntu is good! You need time to adapt to it. MY old laptop with Win7 and many software no longer support. I recently reformat it into Ubuntu and running nodes for crypto testnet.

If you’re new to Linux, I’d go with Ubuntu or Linux Mint. They’re easy to set up, and there’s a ton of online support if you run into issues. I’ve used Ubuntu myself for a while and it’s pretty smooth for everyday tasks. As for VPNs, I’ve had good experiences with NordVPN and ExpressVPN for streaming—both tend to work well with Netflix and Hulu, and they’ve got fast servers. Just double-check that they’ve got dedicated streaming servers for the best performance.

Moving to Linux permanently after October next year. I even bought an old X280 to play with various flavours before doing the same for all machines below 8th gen.

I’d say go with Ubuntu or Linux Mint if you’re just starting out—they’re super beginner-friendly and have a lot of tutorials and support online. If you need something lightweight for an older computer, MX Linux or Lubuntu are solid picks. My biggest tip is to not stress if you run into issues; just Google it or check forums because there’s almost always someone who’s had the same problem. When I started, I kept distro-hopping, but honestly, sticking to one and learning it made everything a lot easier.