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What would you say is the most reliable, "it just works" distro currently? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/linux4noobs@programming.dev
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Obviously this is somewhat subjective, but I've had a lot of problems in my previous attempts to switch to Linux, so I'd like to create a list of distros to try out, and see what works for me. I'm mostly expecting to be doing basic office work and light gaming via Steam.

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[–] 14 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

It's the same Debian base under the hood, but has:

  • A more user-friendly installer (I know Debian's has improved with Trixie, but Mint's is still easier IMO).
  • A newbie friendly welcome screen that walks them through setting up a snap shot back-up tool, theming, updates, firewall, as well as easily providing a link to help documents, and shows the user the software center exists.
  • The excellent Mint Software Centre Appstore (I don't think that comes with Cinnamon on a standard Debian install, I think it's just the terminal).
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