I have been using Windows my entire life, but since I got my Steam Deck I’ve been considering trying to get into Linux.

I obviously don’t have much of an idea where to begin, other than that I’m currently also trying to learn Javascript. I’d like a basic workstation I can code on and mess with, that doesn’t run more than a couple hundred. Could use some recommendations for hardware plus where to begin.

  • SendMePhotos@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    I’d say don’t use debian because GNOME environment feels restrictive. No window snapping was my biggest turn off.

    I use Fedora - KDE which is really comfortable to me. Others have said Mint Cinnamon is a good one to start with.

    Whichever OS you choose, when you install it, for the love of God, plug in a network cable so you can use internet on the thing as it installs. This will save you much trouble during set up.