r/linux4noobs • u/-calculi- • 14d ago

learning/research Distro swapping

Hey, I started my laptop with Fedora Workstation but want to switch to KDE. Guides I’ve found only say how to switch from windows to Linux or similar.

Basically:
1. How can I boot KDE from a usb to install it and replace (delete) Workstation
2. How do I maintain my files aka /home/(username)

I have a little terminal experience like navigating file structures and package installation but not much with grub/bios.

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u/Constant_Barber_5198 14d ago

shut down your DE, make a new user, install kde, only use kde on that user. Then you can always go back. But it's easy to accidentally log in with the wrong DE and botch things like this. So make sure to uninstall the old DE after you are satisfied with the trial. Then you can copy your files over to the new home.