Linux Noob - After install tips/tricks?

[okkee]

About to install Nobara. Any essential actions to take after install?

[vanpuffelen]

I personally don't use any Fedora-based distros, but I do know it's a well-documented kernel. It's a matter of curiosity and experimentation. Don't be afraid to accidentally brick your install, too. Oh, and don't use ChatGPT for tutorials: It's unreliable.

[okkee]

7 minutes ago, vanpuffelen said:

I personally don't use any Fedora-based distros, but I do know it's a well-documented kernel. It's a matter of curiosity and experimentation. Don't be afraid to accidentally brick your install, too. Oh, and don't use ChatGPT for tutorials: It's unreliable.

Yeah, Installing apps is a little confusing but I'm otherwise I'll hopefully get the hang of it

[RollyShed]

1 hour ago, okkee said:

About to install Nobara. Any essential actions to take after install?

Do you have a reason for choosing that Linux?

It is supposed to be good for gaming, is that the reason?

[okkee]

3 minutes ago, RollyShed said:

Do you have a reason for choosing that Linux?

It is supposed to be good for gaming, is that the reason?

Just wanted to switch things up. Nothing too deep.

[RollyShed]

1 hour ago, okkee said:

Just wanted to switch things up. Nothing too deep.

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I, and the other near 100 users I've done installations for, use Linux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop. It is a bit like Windows except it is logical, easy to use and reliable. Reliability is completely different from Windows which is just a disaster and why many have changed to Linux in the past few years.

 

There is a very good discussion forum for Mint and any problems you have will be answered.

[bjorntp]

9 hours ago, RollyShed said:

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I, and the other near 100 users I've done installations for, use Linux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop. It is a bit like Windows except it is logical, easy to use and reliable. Reliability is completely different from Windows which is just a disaster and why many have changed to Linux in the past few years.

 

There is a very good discussion forum for Mint and any problems you have will be answered.

Fedora is incredibly stable and also have great documentation. It is in my opinion a great first distribution, especially a variation that aims to make things easier with much working out of the box. And let's face it, most documentation from forums and wikis will be helpful for them.