idk how this works. Which variant is right for me and how do I make it be on my computer?

Update: I have a GeForce graphics card. Is it worth dealing with “some trouble” to have a computer without copilot?

Update: I think I have it working, thanks everyone!

  • EponymousBosh@awful.systems
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    3 months ago

    So the NVIDIA graphics card is not as big of an issue as it would have been even five years ago. Just use the proprietary drivers. And for my money, Linux Mint is the best distro for beginners, hands-down. You never have to touch the command line and everything just works.

  • Random Dent@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    3 months ago

    As a side note to the general “try a bunch and see what you like” recommendations: you could also try using a virtual machine (something like Virtualbox) that lets you run a PC inside your existing PC first. That way you can try a bunch of distros without worrying about wiping your existing setup, and it’ll get you used to the install process. If you mess it up, just delete the VM and start a new one, no harm done. Then when you find one you like and feel comfortable with the install process, you can back all your stuff up and do it for real, knowing pretty much what to expect.

  • thermogel@lemmy.ml
    1·
    3 months ago

    i like Nobara (basically Fedora with Nvidia drivers out of the box). Compare the looks and workflow of Desktop Environments (Gnome, Kde, etc) to see which fits best for you. To install, watch a yt tutorial.

  • doodoo_wizard@lemmy.ml
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    3 months ago

    No one can tell you the answer to the first part of the question you asked but it doesn’t matter because the solution is to just try different shit till you stop.

    The installation process is 1. Back up all the stuff you don’t want to lose 2. Download an iso and write it to a usb 3. Boot the usb and play a dating sim with a computer to see what ending you get.

    When you switch computer operating systems you’ll have a bunch of problems and questions which are all related directly to how you use the computer. Only you can realize to what extent and in what way you’ve abstracted or personified your experience of using the computer. Only you can decide if you want to stand astride the tracks of history and say “no further”, retvrn to your people’s traditional ways of knowing or eliminate all your cerebral folds and embrace one giant electron native touchscreen button simply marked “dopamine”.

      • doodoo_wizard@lemmy.ml
        1·
        3 months ago

        Hell yeah, just try some shit.

        What’s the best computer experience you remember having? Mine is writing BASIC programs on an old tandy as a little kid.

        • Florn [they/them]@hexbear.netOPEnglish
          1·
          3 months ago

          Part of the reason I’m asking for advice is because I’m not really tech-minded lol. I took a night class about basic computer hardware in high school and a single basic programming course in college that I muddled my way through somehow. I think the most I’ve actually done is tweak mods for paradox games.

          • doodoo_wizard@lemmy.ml
            1·
            3 months ago

            You’re plenty tech minded. Probably just pick Debian or fedora and have fun till it starts pissing you off.

            You need to use a computer to make a bootable usb drive you can use to install linux.

            “When you have a staff, I will give it to you. If you have no staff, I will take it away from you.” —Basho osho

            What usb are you gonna use, what computer will you use to make it into a linux install drive?