Whichi Linux distribution is best for me?

[heartadia]

Hey Linux fans and users,

I've been a Windows user all my life since windows 3.1 in Elementary school.

The majority of my adult life however has been with Windows 7 and 10.

I use my computer for mostly digital arts (2D / 3D) softwares and low hardware demand games as my PC is nearly 20 years old from DDR3 era.

I consider myself a non-techie end user so would prefer something that works out of the box and maybe has highest compatibility?

All recommendations are welcome and I do believe I'll need it as I've never seen so many variations of one OS lol...

 

[Brickwizard]

my PC is nearly 20 years old from DDR3 era.

Welcome to the forums

make and model number please [I have a 23 yr old macbook pro in bits next to me, its a pig]

 

[Alexzee]

Hi & Welcome to Linux.org heartadia-

Once we know your computers specs we can certainly make suggestions.

 

[kc1di]

Hello @heartadia
Welcome to the Linux.org forum, enjoy!
along with the info asked for already, is the machine 64bit or 32bit?

 

[ron.alan]

I use my computer for mostly digital arts (2D / 3D) softwares

Did you check out what is available in Linux for this and if it fits the bill? I suggest, if this is important to you, that you find out before you totally ditch Windows.

 

[samannoyb]

I use my computer for mostly digital arts (2D / 3D) softwares and low hardware demand games as my PC is nearly 20 years old from DDR3 era.

I would suggest using a Debian based distro. I started with Debian, and moved on to Arch (btw). So yea whatever are your specs or anything, go for a debian-based distro.......it actually welcomes newcomers. (use KDE to get a familiar feel)