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help me choose my next distro (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm resetting windows 10 on my Thinkpad T580 for work but would like to create a partition for linux. It's an older laptop and really chugs through games like Minecraft or RuneScape but I enjoy playing relaxing games while I listen to audiobooks at night. I grew up using windows which is why I've mostly used Ubuntu and ZorinOS in the past but I'd like to expand my horizons to something like kubuntu. I value good UI/UX design and something lightweight for my old potato. Any recommendations on Linux distros?

** Thanks for all the input! I tried Fedora first but it felt kind of clunky to me. Then I tried out Mint xfce and it's right up my alley! I can run a separate Firefox profile right off the task bar that runs outside of my VPN which is perfect for Netflix and other sites that have issues. So far loving how customizable it is. Minecraft runs ok off GDLauncher, and lutris is really cool. I forgot I had a boat load of old GOG games that are perfect for this laptop. I really fucking love Linux 😆

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I'm personally using Kubuntu because a lot of programs I like are built for Ubuntu already and while I'm fine with messing with building from source for some things, for most, I like my binaries prebuilt on a distro package service. Also I like KDE Plasma.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I’ve been very fond of KDE Neon as of late! It’s been solid and has a very pleasant and easily customizable UI. Kubuntu or a Fedora spin with KDE would probably work fine as well.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I have used Linux for awhile and settled on pop!_OS for my home desktop/laptop use.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I think Arch Linux could be for you. You can install it with archinstall script. It's relatively straightforward.

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