Wanting to switch to linux

[Finny_Brace]

I'm a windows user since the day i was born, but computers are only getting faster and mine has started getting really cramped and slows the experience. I'd like a little help finding a distro that would work for a beginner like me. i do play some games from time to time, but nothing super intense, i could never handle that on this computer. Generally, i'd just need help finding a distro that looks nice out the box, (or with some light customization as i have no clue what i'm doing), is user friendly, and doesn't completely reject games all together. I only really use my laptop for youtube and discord, so that last one is not a necessity. Thanks so much to whoever replies

 

[warlockk]

I'm a windows user since the day i was born, but computers are only getting faster and mine has started getting really cramped and slows the experience. I'd like a little help finding a distro that would work for a beginner like me. i do play some games from time to time, but nothing super intense, i could never handle that on this computer. Generally, i'd just need help finding a distro that looks nice out the box, (or with some light customization as i have no clue what i'm doing), is user friendly, and doesn't completely reject games all together. I only really use my laptop for youtube and discord, so that last one is not a necessity. Thanks so much to whoever replies

Since the Linux operating system is not an operating system for games, I do not recommend switching to Linux if you are going to play

 

[warlockk]

As a Linux user, I can say that based on gaming performance, it is not possible to get higher FPS on Linux than Windows.

 

[warlockk]

I think it will not be a good choice for a user who will use Linux for the first time in Debian's initial phase. Distributions such as Linux Mint, Elementary OS, Deepin, Kubuntu can be preferred.

 

[arochester]

You do not need to leave Windows - you can have both.

You could dual-boot. There you have Linux and Windows side by side and a small program to choose which one you are booting in to. You are only running one OS at a time, not two.

An alternative is to Virtualise. Here you have one OS running with the other OS inside. A bit heavier on memory.

There are other ways to try Linux without affecting your Hard Drive at all. Like using a Linux LiveCD ora USB. You can try Linux online at https://distrotest.net/

Games. You can use Wine, PlayOnLinux, Crossover Steam and Lutris

The best for newbies? Look at Linux Mint and Linux Lite.

Generally, look at https://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ultimate-linux-guide-for-windows-users.html

 

[smooth_buddha]

I would go for Linux mint cinnamon or Ubuntu.
Then download wine so you can play windows games using it.
Also download a oracle virtual box and maybe play around with some other Linux distros or visit this great site

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distrotest.net

And this site lets you try Linux distros online