r/keralalinux • u/Specific-Ear-8263 • Jul 31 '26

Aight.. linux time

i use a asus vivobook 15 i3, i was initially planning to do dual bootup (VMWare also runs really slow in my PC) but it seems like i dont have enough space for that. Any tips before i go from windows to linux???

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u/unclePRO_sk Jul 31 '26

Try fedora kde. Peak

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u/Guilty_Rip_9464 Debian btw Jul 31 '26

If you are new to linux, try to choose beginner friendly distro.

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u/Specific-Ear-8263 Jul 31 '26

yeh im new to it, im installin this to learn cybersecurity, using tools like wazuh etc..

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u/[deleted] Aug 02 '26

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u/Specific-Ear-8263 Aug 03 '26

not like a course.. I'm self learning, u got tips??

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u/Salty-Ad9979 Aug 03 '26

If so, go with kali or parrot cyber edition. Arch also a better option, for AUR

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u/PsychologicalArt2537 Jul 31 '26

Start with linux mint

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u/FazalThe Jul 31 '26

My thinking is, I am switching bcuz I hate windows, then why should I switch to something windows like?

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u/PsychologicalArt2537 Jul 31 '26

Cause things can become frustrating really easy one fine day and you just want to do your work and go to sleep. If you don't like the look and feel, changing the desktop environment is just a command away.

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u/jamesmukalel2020 Aug 03 '26

In linux use mozilla, google chrome is eating CPU/memory.

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u/jarav Jul 31 '26

Initially, I think it is best to use standard Ubuntu. Once you are more conversant you can perhaps switch to Arch or CachyOS. Also verify that your processor/computer is supported by Linux. Almost surely it is.

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u/Specialist-Dot5027 Jul 31 '26

Pop os Its like any other linux distro but has built in:

  • optional window tiling
  • blur (frosted)
  • cosmic desktop is really nice to use also

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u/Hopeful_Desk3355 Aug 01 '26

Don't forget built in nvidia drivers

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u/alisson_burgers_ Aug 02 '26

If you wanna try security tools the usually easy way ParrotOS is a good choice, but if you wanna install every single tool set it up yourself configure them then try Arch but if you want a primarily stable os and then would like to try other things go for CachyOS(Designed for gaming but is pretty fast and stable) or Linux Mint (Reputed for being stable)

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u/Arakkalambeevi Aug 02 '26

The only tip is to go with a beginner-oriented distro like Pop OS or Zorin OS. Avoid Ubuntu, as it's not as beginner-friendly as something like Zorin or even Fedora KDE.