True, but you can easily switch to Flatpaks and use them instead.
Privacy is a human right.
True, but you can easily switch to Flatpaks and use them instead.
I think to start, Mint or Ubuntu is a good choice, it has support for most hardware and will probably run on whatever you install it.
Also something that I think most new Linux users should focus on; instead of distro pick the desktop environment (DE). As a beginner it does not really matter if you use, lets say, a Debian- or Fedora-based distro. Pick a DE that looks pleasing to you maybe GNOME or KDE and take the installation with that DE. Maybe do not start with Arch or Gentoo as they are for more experienced users that already have some Linux experience.
Distros will be way more interesting and important when you got a hold of Linux and you want to explore the differences of them.
Last tip: Make a separated /home directory, so when you want to change to a new distro you do not have to delete all your files and start over with an empty machine.
I wish you a good start into Linux and do not hesitate to ask questions if they arise!
I buy all my Linux cloths from HelloTux: https://www.hellotux.com
Their statement on the about page wonderful!
And they go on:
As far as they explain they only use free software to create the patterns for the shirts (and now also backpacks!).
They also support FOSS projects with every sell they make:
I had some mails going back and forth with them, as I thanked for the stuff I got and they are lovley.
The quality is good and conformable, the oldest thing I have from them is a Tux-Hoodie I bought two or three years ago. It is still good and has the normal wear signs a hoodie has after a few years of use and washing.