Sup niggers. I'm switching to Linux from Windows 7 permanently. Need help on choosing a distro though. I just installed Arch Linux but it's way too hard tbh, was expecting a GUI instead of a command line. What's the second best option if you want a GUI and are just getting started?
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Ubuntu?
Ubuntu
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>>685450776
Can't even move my cursor atm and I don't want to hard reset otherwise I'll lose my internet connection again
Debian
Is there such a thing as a linux distro that is easy to use?
I used opensuse a couple of years ago, and I basically had to spend 10 years hard coding and studying c+ before I could install skype.
Gentoo or Arch
bahahaha good luck
Mint is supposed to be very similar to Windows so would be a good start to familiarise yourself with the new environment
Install gentoo
>>685450776
why would you want to do this? get a Mac
So that's 2 for Ubuntu and one for Debian. I'll just install Ubuntu I guess?
>>685451217
Only if you want to be a faggot your whole life
>>685451212
>mac
Why don't you tell him to suck a million cocks while he's at it?
>>685451080
I can code, mainly C# though.. But obvious bullshit is obvious
>>685451191
Guess I have to start with this then..
>>685450776
So you've never user a Linux distro before? What made you want to switch from Windows?
You should always start with dualbooting.
Official 4chan standard answer: Install Gentoo.
>>685451291
I had Ubuntu when I was really young but I want to get back in the Linux scene. At this shit now and still no mouse wtf. Installing this crap took me an hour srsly I'm a total Linux noob
>>685450776
arch is pretty nice i'm using it myself you just need to get through the beginners tutorial and then your are golden
>>685451217
I was in a similar boat to you Anon. My father was a microsoft certified network engineer, so I grew up using computers. By the time I was 13, I had a lot of experience networking, operating a LAN, and doing some nifty stuff with Windows. However, by the time Longhorn (VISTA), 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 came out, I was so fed up with Windows that I made the switch.
If your computer has enough RAM, just install Mint or Ubuntu. They were designed for windows users to transition into Linux easily. Personally I like Mint better.
>>685451212
Because Macs are the most overrated pieces of garbage ever. They randomly shut down for no reason, they're ungodly expensive, they don't last, they lack compatibility with a lot of modern software, and operating one takes a lot of time to learn if you've been using other OSs for a while because Mac hides stuff in weird places.
For example, if you want to run bleachbit in linux, you just type "bleachbit" into the terminal. It's that easy - no navigation required. If you want to encrypt your flashdrive, it takes like two commands and no added software for what is one of the most secure encryptions out there. Good luck doing that with Mac.
>>685450776
Ubuntu dies everything for you.
You don't need to be used to using Linux to User Ubuntu, plus you have many people to ask of you have any problems because there is a huge Community around Ubuntu.
Though Ubuntu has some wird shit installed from beginning.
Ubuntu evolved from Debian which is more open source and does not have anything weird Installer from Start.
It is a bit harder to use, but very easy compared to Arch Linux or Gentoo.
Plus, Debian also has a huge Community and so much Software to choose from.
Debian is more stable than Ubuntu and it does not Update as often as Ubuntu does.
TL;DR
Ubuntu for bleeding Edge Software, Debian for stability
>>685451549
Iv had that problem before. I ended up having to reinstall. You using wireless keyboard and mouse?
>>685451603
Yeah I just installed Gnome and now I've got no mouse.. This is the OS for me I'm sure, I also got vanilla Android on my S6 Edge but Arch is way hard for me, got no experience with it
>>685451549
have you considered unplugging and plugging in again. also check dmesg messages. i'm having this shit with a keyboard, it's probably the fucked up usb hardware.
>>685450776
Debian
>>685450776
i use mint
Oh, and I have to wait 90 sex before getting in
>>685452259
You didn't compile/configure the kernel yourself did you?
>>685452424
No I've followed the Arch.Wiki literally, again, no idea what I'm doing I'm a Siebel C# programmer
Terminal wont open so I can't dhcpcd eth0 which I need to do every fucking time on this shit
>>685452259
Try Antergos. It's arch but with a graphical installer. can be buggy from time to time but once it is installed it's arch. just remove the antergos repository from /etc/pacman.conf
>>685452818
what the fuck did you even do. just install ubuntu, mint or fedora. fedora is a bit buggy lately though.
>>685452818
I believe you could press ctrl+alt+f1 if I am not mistaken to switch to a Desktop without GUI.
Log in there and do whatever you need to and then go back to desktop with ctrl+alt+f7 (I guess 7 it is).
bavaria? brabander.
>>685452940
This sounds great but I might have to watch/read a tutorial on fucking Linux for total noobs because the reason I'm switching is to have total control like I try to have on Windows 7 but I don't even understand that atm. Arch is way out of my league, I'm going for Debian for a while and switch when I'm comfortable at that level
Mint debian edition.
You know who else runs Linux mint debian edition? MY MOM.
>>685453143
Limburger hehe. Niet te duur en is te zuipen
>>685453177
sounds like a good idea. just dont go with a plain debian. the software sources are often outdated. try mint or something like that. I highly recommand arch thou. you just have to get to know your system
>>685453353
Yeah but that's a bit steep for me. But I'll get back to that
Some more beer and food should solve it
>>685453287
Tilburger hier, en geheel met je eens. ;)
Succes met je computer, ik heb geen idee waarover het gaat.
Yoooo!
Fedora.
>Linux
And why not FreeBSD?
It is superior.
>>685450776
I recommend mint, debian or red hat for start. Theres so much you cant do on linux tho your really should keep windows and just dual boot.
If you like Arch, Try manjaro. If you prefer Ubuntu/debian based, you can choose mint,zorin,deepin,ubuntu
... Just go to distrowatch, there is a Distro top 100
>>685451760
> They randomly shut down for no reason,
Never had that happen to me
>they're ungodly expensive,
There is a premium, but you get what you pay for
>they don't last,
I know people with 2008 era Macbooks that are still doing fine.
>they lack compatibility with a lot of modern software,
What on earth are you talking about?
>and operating one takes a lot of time to learn if you've been using other OSs for a while because Mac hides stuff in weird places.
OSX is more user friendly than any other OS. Of course there's a bit of a learning curve, as with everything.
>For example, if you want to run bleachbit in linux, you just type "bleachbit" into the terminal. It's that easy - no navigation required.
You can do that on OSX.
>If you want to encrypt your flashdrive, it takes like two commands and no added software for what is one of the most secure encryptions out there. Good luck doing that with Mac.
Homebrew - read up on it fag.
There is legitimate stuff to criticize the Mac platform for (security, closed ecosystem) but that shit here is just FUD.
Linux expert here (installing and maintaining workstation machines with *nix for 9+ years), ask me anything.
Test the distros in a Virtual Machine before you install them.
>>685450776
THE RIGHT ANSWER IS LINUX MINT
UBUNTU MATE EDITION IS GOOD TOO
EVERY OTHER DISTRO IS NOT MEANT FOR NOOBS
IF MINT, MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THOSE CHECKSUMS
HAVE A NICE DAY OP
>>685450776
>if you want a GUI and are just getting started?
OpenSuSE (w/ KDE) unless you're a gaymer
>>685450776
Manjaro and archbang are arch based and rule dem all. Mageia is pretty nice too. distrowatch.com
>>685456124
Ansible, cfengine, chef, or puppet?
>>685456582
DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS ANON
ARCH BASED DISTROS SUCK
>>685450776
Linux Mint or a flavor of Ubuntu without Unity.
If your PC is older, Puppy.
If you're not afraid to get your hands a little dirty, CentOS.
>>685456595
We're using CFengine but I'm hearing good things about puppet.
THE ONLY DISTROS THAT MATTER ARE MINT AND UBUNTU MATE
THE OTHERS INCLUDING FEDORA DONT EVEN PLAY A FUCKING MP3 OUT OF THE BOX AND REQUIRE MORE FIDDLING AFTER INSTALL
Using ubuntu with Xfce.. can't get any better imo. Clementine for audio, vlc for video, all good.
>>685456995
>>685456843
Yes, if you don't want to know how shit works, don't use non-noob distros. You're gonna be fucked if you don't at least understand your package manager and network configuration.
OP here, after careful consideration I've decided to go with Mint. Thanksnfor your help anons <3
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>>685456843
>>685457451
Whoops wrong link
>>685451080
kek
>>685457451
Which I don't. Need to read up on that
>>685450776
Ubuntu with gnome3. Fuck unity and kde
>>685457557
Be careful with PPAs, they can ruin your upgrade
>>685450776
If you want something easy then just use windows, faggot.
>>685451217
ubuntu is for plebs. go debian.
>>685456124
what's your opinion of easiest distro for a newbie?
The Arch wiki is hands down the best information you could ask for a Linux distro. There are even tutorials online how to get wms like xfce, gnome and openbox (fuck archbang) working.
If Arch is too hard for you OP then I would suggest you a Mac with OSX or go back to Windows.
Or install Ubuntu if you don't mind Amazon and Canonical knowing all your stuff, like Microsoft does with Windows.
Also OP, ask yourself why you want to use Linux?
If you just want to look cool then gtfo.
If you want to know how your machine and OS really works, I can recommend Arch. It is a slight pain to setup (compared to other distro's who do it for you), but you'll learn a lot along the way.
>>685459092
Needs to have all the important shit (codecs, Flash) for converts so they don't freak out, also a somewhat familiar interface. Usually if I help someone with converting I point them towards Xubuntu or Ubuntu MATE, and for the most part they end up liking it.
Fedora is ez as shit
Honestly Arch isn't that hard to install. Took me two evenings to get a fully funcftional system, including video drivers, networking, audio (including switching devices on plugging in (usb) headset) and applications.
>pic related
>arch, slim dm, xfce wm
>>685450776
>was expecting a GUI instead of a command line
Have you never seen Linux before? Get a Mac you stone age faggot, they have GUI.
>>685451212
this much bait
people telling you to get debian when you say you want something simple are just trolls. get mint or ubuntu (mint is better)
>>685460668
>Have you never seen Linux before?
what about you friend
Cinnamon Mint or Ubuntu
>>685450776
Antergos. It's Arch with a friendly GUI.
>>685450776
Your fucking retarded.
Unless you download a distro with a GUI built in then you will need to install a GUI yourself.
>>685460341
It is for linux noobs. I'm running Arch myself but I'd never recommend it to someone coming from Windows, or Linux will seem like way too much hassle for them.
>>685461881
Way too much hassle? I've been using Microsoft's OS the last 3 decades and I still write fucking batch files if I have to do more than one thing at once, more than once because there is no other way.
>>685451760
Greatest game of all time.
