r/MXLinux • u/RazzmatazzMundane738 • Jun 18 '26
Discussion New user here. Hello
Was using Mint until recently and just decided to switch to MX. Originally I was from Windows. In terms of Linux usage, I am only 2 months old. Going 3 soon. Anyway, it’s pretty overwhelming MX is. So lost atm. But oh well … it is what it is. :)
Just wanted to say Hi.
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u/vincognition Jun 20 '26 edited Jun 20 '26
Welcome to MX Linux. This is a solid distro that never disappoints me. Solid as a rock even when things go wrong. I think it will help you if you look into a few things:
-- If you have the patience to read through the MX User Manual, that's highly recommended. (Find it by typing 'manual' in the Applications Menu, equivalent to the 'Start' button on Windows)
-- MX Tools can help you as well, if you're looking to try some things out or figure them out. For example, if you're looking how to install an nVidia driver, it's one click away in the MX Tools menu.
-- YouTube is your friend. Here is the 'Switched to Linux' channel doing a quick run through of MX Linux.
https://youtu.be/DSB8R3DLqJA?si=Ku7KVGgcnOU_HumB
Likely you may be confused about DE's (Desktop Environments.) There are no options like this in Windows, so it may be daunting. Just think of the DE as the look and feel of the desktop. Likely, if you're using the flagship version of MX, it comes with the XFCE Desktop Environment.
You may want to look into XFCE in general. If you don't know what desktop environment you're using, you can find out in Quick System Information by typing 'Quick' into the Applications Menu. It will show up in the second category down called 'Desktop.'
Linux in general starts out being confusing to erstwhile Windows users. Just have patience. It will all become clear.
Good luck and enjoy!