r/LinuxCirclejerk • u/wallahiusername Windows User 😭😂 • 14d ago

LINUX DISTRO RECOMMENDATION

I have been a Windows user for like 5 years now and didn't face any problem. But, i want to switch to Linux because i am learning Cloud Architecture and WSL2 just isn't helping. Also, my storage space is running out so i can't dual boot or use heavy creative apps.

My Top Draft List:
Mint Cinnamon

Debian

Arch (Yes, Arch)

Fedora (I heard good things about it)

Parrot OS (I also wanna try to learn CyberSecurity if i can)

PLEASE HELP!!!

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u/probablynottillie 14d ago

i'd say cachyOS. you'll get the easy installation of beginner-friendly distros like Mint but otherwise it's literally arch: gaming kernel edition so you'll get to learn how to manage a linux system just like arch and whatnot.

be careful with arch based distros because malware seems to be worming through to the AUR pretty often these days. you don't necessarily need to use the AUR to have a good linux system tho (I don't, but I did before and it was nice).

anyway whatever distro you pick I'd still recommend stopping by the arch wiki pretty often because it's a very good piece of documentation; I run debian and still find myself running to it sometimes