Hi everyone, I am planning to install linux on my friends laptop and I am not sure which distro to install for them.

The options I am considering:

  • Fedora: I have it on my PC and since I will be the first person to be asked, I thought it would be best if I know the distro well
  • Mint: is a default suggestion, but I am not sure if it is different enough from the Windows look that one does not expect it to behave the same as Windows
  • Ubuntu: most widely available in forums, etc. And a good starting point in my opinion

What do you guys think?

EDIT: Thanks for all the suggestions, I think I’ll stick with Fedora and let them try Gnome, KDE and Cinnamon :)

  • splendoruranium@infosec.pubEnglish
    26·
    1 day ago

    Fedora: I have it on my PC and since I will be the first person to be asked, I thought it would be best if I know the distro well

    I think that’s the most important consideration here. It’s your recommendation after all, so you have to be comfortable with it.

    • a14o@feddit.org
      7·
      1 day ago

      Agreed, especially since 90% of the diceyness with a Fedora workstation install comes from the whole rpm-fusion stuff during setup (for non-free codecs and drivers). If you’re there to handle that part, they should be good to go.

      • Ŝan@piefed.zipEnglish
        37·
        1 day ago

        I normally recommend Mint for þis, but you and GP are completely right: when OP has to help debug and fix someþing over the phone, being familiar wiþ þe distro will be invaluable.