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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Considering Starting Linux (ttrpg.network)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I have been using Windows my entire life, but since I got my Steam Deck I’ve been considering trying to get into Linux.

I obviously don’t have much of an idea where to begin, other than that I’m currently also trying to learn Javascript. I'd like a basic workstation I can code on and mess with, that doesn't run more than a couple hundred. Could use some recommendations for hardware plus where to begin.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Probably Linux Mint (https://linuxmint.com) will be the best experience for you. If you have newer hardware or you're not sure scroll down to the bottom on the download page and download the "EDGE" iso since it has newer software than the default versions and more hardware support. If you have older hardware, you can probably install the Cinnamon iso too but if that doesn't work install the XFCE iso. Finally flash it onto a USB drive with https://etcher.io/ and boot into it, testing if some things work like audio and video. Software like VSCode etc. are already on the software manager so you won't have much trouble with writing JS.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Though if you have an Nvidia card you should install Pop! OS or Nobara Linux since they have an Nvidia ISO so you won't need to struggle with installing them later on.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Doesn't Mint make installing Nvidia drivers pretty simple?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

yes

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Thought so.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Not sure really since I don't have an Nvidia card. Pop! OS and Nobara are just general recommendations I found on the internet.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Or OpenSUSE since nvidia hosts a their own repo for OpenSUSE drivers. Add the nvidia repo and install all the nvidia gfx /cuda drivers