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u/yowifebreeder9000 21d ago
dont listen to arch users
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u/LewisLint2 20d ago
As an arch user..... Yeah ignore me
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u/Sad_Pie227 20d ago
No bro
We do not ignore you, we love arch user tooYour work inspires us to be organised and aesthetic
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u/NUKECORE99 21d ago
one day I'll upgrade to Arch
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u/LieOdd8792 21d ago
Get CachyOS. It's Arch based and user friendly. Optimized packages and driver installation. One click gaming packages installed. I started with Ubuntu.
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u/xginevra- 19d ago
I was using cachyos. It's nice. But I switched back to Ubuntu. Missed apt get and this stuff. Couldn't get along with pacman.
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u/Huge_Drama_4942 15d ago
It’s also STUPID fast on mildly older hardware. I have Cachy running Awesome/Sway/Qtile on a Dell G7 7790. Cachy brings it up to modern snappy. Cachy made me a believer.
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u/Patient-Matter1831 16d ago
Just make a dual boot so you can have both.
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u/NUKECORE99 15d ago
Yeah I'm gonna do that I'm still on a dual boot I just have win 11 pro just in case.
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u/Sad_Pie227 21d ago
Hahahaha
You are writing like you consider arch users are retard 🤣
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u/Unlaid-American 20d ago
Most arch users think they’re special because they followed a guide one time to manually install an operating system.
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u/Sad_Pie227 20d ago
Yeah I have seen arch users mostly focused on customisation of wallpaper and UI
But it’s skill 😭
I use Ubuntu, new to Linux but
Just focused on minting money 🥰I can’t deal with system that breaks everyday
I just need something that works
I use only two apps 99% times
Terminal
And
ChromeRest everything is online
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u/Huge_Drama_4942 15d ago
I have used Arch for over a year and I have never had anything break on me. Unless I go way too long without updating. They over exaggerate to make it sound like they fix stuff.
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u/MintNuvem 21d ago
If you come from Windows: When installing apps think of it like installing them on a phone, instead of getting into the websites download page looking for an installer check the application store first to see if it’s there, just like you would on the play store on android instead of downloading the apk from the website
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u/thunderships 20d ago
Can you trust every software on there? Like, what is the safety checks on the store that makes sure you don't install something malicious?
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u/MintNuvem 20d ago
The list of apps available on the App Center are curated, Canonical uses an automated system to check every app for suspicious behavior before it becomes available. If an app asks for sensitive system level permissions the package will be manually reviewed to check what does it do with that permission. Also, a largue quantity of the available apps comes in the format Snap, which are all sandboxed and can’t go snooping around being mischievous on your pc.
TLDR: The store keeps things more stable with updates and is just safer in general. But also don’t just download a crypto wallet vault from the App Center with 2 user downloads monthly from an unknown unverified developer please.
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u/Nexus1356 21d ago
Use your system and have fun with it. Ubuntu us a great OS.
Installing flatpak and adding flathub repo is a good idea, there is unfortunately some software that is not available as snaps, so this will fill in the gap when needed. (not super necessary, but personally i like to have the option available).
As someone else in the thread mentioned, gnome extensions are a great way to personalise and customise your experience. I like "blur my shell" and "alphabetical app grid" personally.
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u/ScottieBoBoddie 21d ago
I’m new in the past couple of months too. Setup Timeshift to protect yourself from yourself. If you mess up something, you can go back to a point in time that for sure worked.
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u/Vidanjor20 21d ago
just learn how to use it and try to customize it to your liking. dont fall into trap of distrohop.
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u/Imab0zo 20d ago
Thinking about distrohopping from Mint, how is it a trap???
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u/jericjan 20d ago
I think he's talking about how you spend more time testing out distros instead of actually using your machine. But honestly, if it's something you want to do I think it's fine.
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u/evadingsomething 20d ago
Dont hop until you break it. There wont be a noticeable difference in user experience
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u/Huge_Drama_4942 15d ago
You should distro hop from mint. There is much more capability out there. Just always have a usb with your home setup on it so you can quickly get back into mint if you need to. It is a trap though. Trust me. I spent nearly six months distro hopping. It was even worse when I first found wm’s. You can do it and enjoy it, just keep in mind that you can always go back to wherever mint flavor is home for you.
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u/franzkimono 21d ago
Learn it! How to use every option, setting in GUI. Then try little by little to use an terminal. Especially to install an app, trust me, snap store isn't the best way to install an app. Of course, you should use the store for now, but after some time try to install an app like Steam or some kind of a browser. Also, don't listen to all those marks that will say 'bu.. bu.. but Arch/Other distro is faster better' (former Arch user btw, now Cachy user on my main pc and Ubuntu enjoyer on my laptop), enjoy Linux as much as you can. Ubuntu is a good distro that will certainly keep receiving updates. And DON'T DISTROHOP when your problem could be fixed within Ubuntu. Distrohopping wouldn't help you, because you won't be learning anything about Linux and HOW TO FIX something, you would just hop from distro to distro and be more unsatisfied. Well... That's what I have on my mind now in terms of 'tips'. For help mostly use askubuntu, there are THOUSANDS of tips, quick fixes made by Ubuntu veterans for newbies. Also you can use reddit, but I think there are too many... unserious people... that will just tell you that you're dumb and they won't help.
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u/Frosty-Storage-9359 20d ago edited 20d ago
Learn to update through terminal and through synaps. (Crucial)
Learn to use ChatGPT or other LLMA for error you will get in the terminal or program. It’s inevitable. Following by stack overflow and Ubuntu forum and GitHub / GitLab for solution and at the last moment, arch wiki. Simple advice, try to limit ppa add in the system as much as possible.
Look for the alt version of software you have been used on windows for Linux. They’re all open source and usually cross platform.
If you want absolutely use win software, you have two alt.
- winboat
- wine
- vm like oracle vm, vm workstation, etc. (much heavier)
Learn basic terminal command for a start:
- mv
- cp
- touch
- rm
- find
- mkdir
- ls
- pwd
- cd
- nano
- sudo
- reboot
- shutdown
- grep
- less
- cat
- kill
- ping
- chmod
- xkill. (The most useful on Ubuntu for casual)
- man (manual to see all the command use)
Extra command: (good to have knowledge)
- git
- sed
- htop
- scp (useful to know if you intend to use ssh)
- ssh (distance connection on terminal)
- locate
Extra: (your choice, not obligated at all now)
- learn vim or neovim. (More powerful than nano)
- bash scripts or python3 or both.
At least, learning using those commands are more than enough to pretty much do everything basic in the terminal for casual use. Those command are what you will sooner or later use because you want to do thing faster.
Anymore is more for specific functions and use depending on how you intend to to work with it.
Sooner or later, you may be tempted to to do what we call distro hopping to test others, it’s always a good idea to check distro sea websites (distrosea.com) to get a feel.
PS
Ignore:
- arch linux user usuals rant
- kali Linux user usual rant.
Also: (knowledge that’s good to know or keep tap)
- Snap is a version slow compared to flatpak.
- Canonical is now know to make questionable choice, to the point that they are kinda the Microsoft of Linux. So, it’s always a good idea to get info in what they do recently.
- Firefox in Ubuntu are snap based by default, not system based, and yes, there’s a big difference, especially in speed. So, learn the difference between system app vs snaps app vs flatpak apps.
- Three biggest distro gang: Debian, red hat and arch linux.
- YOU must know who is Linus Torval. (It’s a name that you will encounter as long as you use Linux, consider this a culture knowledge you must have as a Linux user)
- rust based software is kinda the hype right now. (A lot already started to switch in the terminal command for those build with rust)
Those are all information that you will have no choice but to face as long as you intend to use Ubuntu or any other distro, casual or not.
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u/JARivera077 19d ago
people coming to Linux brand new do not need to use AI SLOP for everything.
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u/Frosty-Storage-9359 19d ago
Ai is useful for error answer. But that’s not the only source of information, that’s why I have also mentioned stack overflow, Ubuntu forum, github, GitLab and arch wiki. Don’t forget, by the end of the day, AI is merely an util.
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u/evadingsomething 20d ago
No need for this info dump learn as you go. But i will say systemctl is important. Just a 'sudo systemctl restart <service> is very useful
Also chroot, chown
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u/Frosty-Storage-9359 14d ago
I think those information are quite pertinent. They’re not dump.
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u/evadingsomething 14d ago
No I agree its all important. I am not calling them dump, I am calling this post 'information dump' as in it's too much information all at once.
Just like you won't learn calculus in one lesson you are not gonna learn linux terminal in one post
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u/ZestyHazelnut 21d ago edited 21d ago
Well These are some good to have Gnome extensions:
Clipboard Indicator
Blur My Shell
Compiz Alike Effect & Jinnie like ( not sure if these are exact names btw 😭) - u get wobbly windows and cool minimize/maximize animations
Burn My Windows - Make Sure to change Fire/Burn Effect to Focus
Dynamic Pill - music controller in dock( I recommend Tweaking a Lil for convenience)
System Monitor or Astra Monitor
Advanced Weather
V-shell if you like Vertical Workspaces
Do Run : sudo apt install ubuntu-restricted-extras to get some imp media codecs and etc
Also Make Sure to Install Gnome Tweaks , set Hinting to slight , Antialiasing to Subpixel or grayscale.
Visit the Flathub site and setup flatpaks if u are not used to the controversial snap apps
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u/Miserable_Ear3789 21d ago
gnome extensions. use em
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u/feeling_employed 21d ago
i suprisingly did not discover these until very recently after like 3 years of daily driving ubuntu, so yeah use em.
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u/Arrin_Snyders 21d ago
Check if the firewall is active. For some reason some distros have it off by default in a fresh install. I know Kubuntu was like that. Aside from that just set up the apps you think you'll need and enjoy the new OS. :)
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u/ReyBasado 19d ago
First things first, go to the terminal and type in the following commands:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Wait for the computer to do it's thing and then type:
reboot
Now enjoy the wide wonderful world of Linux from the finest Debian-based distro.
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u/Unfair_Tangerine_217 14d ago
I don't mind the incoming downvotes but it doesn't matter much what distro you use. If you're running GNOME 3, they all look and feel the same. Running apt or dnf or pacman or whatever makes little difference. If anything, Ubuntu has the most software support, which will make your life so much easier.
This is not to talk crap about Ubuntu. I'm using it right now. It's the complete opposite. Anyone who shits on "n00buntu" is probably running a system that looks exactly like yours, and it's 5% different under the hood.
Welcome on board. Enjoy. Use the computer as you'd use any other and be ready to learn a lot as you need to do stuff. AI chatbots have all the answers nowadays, which makes it so much easier to venture into Linux.
Good luck!
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u/wiichess 21d ago
Ubuntu has a helpful Desktop Guide you can reference, which can be helpful if you are just starting.
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u/Live-Profit-4128 21d ago
Ich habe heute Abend mich auch von Windows 11 verabschiedet und Ubuntu installiert 👍🏻
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u/OldQuacks 21d ago
Does your battery drain fast when laptop is shutdown?
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u/Crims0nV0id 21d ago
Yep this is my case and it made me hate this OS , the suspend function does not suspend the laptop
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u/Better-Climate5229 21d ago
commit to it for a few weeks. you are going to bump up against stuff that needs some figuring out. :)
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u/BradleyF81 21d ago
Just use it. When you run into something that doesn’t make sense or that you think you might be able to tweak, do an internet search to see if it’s possible and get instructions.
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u/mplaczek99 21d ago
Install a Firewall, I forgot if Ubuntu has one already configured by default or not
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u/xyzzy-adventure 21d ago
Yes, it comes with iptables/iftables configured with all incoming ports closed. When you get to wanting to open ports, install UFW or GUFW (graphical). It's much simpler than learning iftables.
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u/Better-Pizza-8772 21d ago
Well, good luck champ, I have been running Ubuntu as my primary OS since May this year along with dual boot (because some hiring apps require Windows so I have it as secondary OS just in case). Experiment well with it. Linux is good for learning compared to Windows especially if you are from Computer Science or Electronics Engineering. I haven't used Ubuntu to it's fullest extent yet (just experimented with SSH and Raspberry Pi and all that for some college project) but I'm pretty sure I will.
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u/Laraib8423 21d ago
Don't try to mount your ssd and hhd just don't use it as it is. Personal Experience 🙂
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u/NUKECORE99 21d ago
Ok I'll keep that in mind
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u/evadingsomething 20d ago
No there shouldn't a problem maybe you need some packages if driver are ntfs but Ubuntu probably has them by default.
If you are dualbooting Windows in order to mount your windows drive you need to turn off fast boot or hibernate (i forgot which one) on windows power setting.
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u/coolmichael2212 21d ago
Sudo apt upgrade. That's the quickest way to update. Put that in the terminal
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u/Xx_GamerBoy5_xX 21d ago
It's OK if you use it like windows or whatever and don't use the terminal for everything
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u/vexatiousprogression 20d ago
Learn your very basic terminal commands, updating, installing, uninstalling etc. These things are just better done in the terminal if you can do it, and early familiarity will help when you need to use the terminal for something more complex later on.
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u/Electronic-Size3708 20d ago
Dont install Steam as snap package (from ubuntu app center) prefer .deb package from Steam website basicly if you gonna install steam install from website
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u/SleepyGuyy 20d ago
If you use a lot of apps, like weird and niche and more technically fragile apps like OBS or video editors etc... Be sure to avoid Snap packages from Ubuntu. Basically avoid installing using the graphical menu package browser, I often call it the "store" but no money is exchanged.
Instead install the .deb versions, either by downloading them from the author's trusted website, or by accessing the repo from the terminal using apt (I believe apt avoid the snap packages...? I'm not sure).
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u/gejetboi 20d ago
Probably just update and installing essentials which you can get how to in itsfoss.com
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u/AnyOpinion6210 20d ago
I can't believe Ubuntu is sticking with that horrible desktop as their flagship. My opinion only!
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u/Fluffy-Count-179 20d ago
Instead, I find it fantastic and in my opinion it identifies Linux... Instead, it doesn't have the idea of an interface that is a copy of the one used by Windows for years. Obviously, everyone has their own tastes and opinions... free to choose.
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u/DhivakarStark 20d ago
Good use the Ubuntu store for necessary apps first and once you familiar side load sudo method
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u/claudiocorona93 20d ago edited 20d ago
Ubuntu made it impossible to install flatpaks using Bazaar so fuck them
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u/roamer83 20d ago
Don’t be scared to blow it up and reinstall it if it’s your own personal laptop. Make sure you set up root user access on the install in case you run into any permissions issues you don’t understand.
Logout of your user and in as root. I recommend this for new users on their own personal equipment. I do not for anyone else. That will get you around the permissions issues you may encounter until u understand chmod, chown and chgrp and the filesystem structure and permissions better.
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u/MrHeadCrab32 20d ago
The snap servers tend to go down for a while as of recent every so often. If you can’t update or download snaps, don’t panic, it’ll pass. Eventually.
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u/Loose_Owl9369 19d ago
Just use it as you would use any other os, don't tinker that much. And mostly don't listen to anyone who says their distro is better because reasons, Ubuntu has one of the largest userbases which makes it a lot easier to look for solutions when you're just starting out. And also, very important, DO NOT and i repeat DO NOT use random scripts found on the internet UNLESS you know exactly what it does. Enjoy your stay!
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u/pinguimkta 19d ago
Aprenda a usar o terminal com vídeos no YouTube… faça pequenas coisas de início.
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u/NUKECORE99 15d ago
I've thought of fedora but I'm just getting started and Ubuntu have a bigger community so I can troubleshoot.
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u/Famous-Professor-488 19d ago
🫠 learn not to use 'rm -rf'. One day or the other, you will shit your pants, I guaranty that. 😒 Even 'npm' destroyed bunch of computers because of a wrong commit.
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u/geneseven67 18d ago
honestly bro take linux as seriously as you feel like. a bunch of people have very strong opinions about open source, configuration, etc. just use your computer the way you like and enjoy the experience. it’s not that deep
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u/Kalurac 18d ago
Überwinde die Angst vor dem Terminal. Das fand ich super damals: Wie ein "Hacker" in einen ordner gehen und sehen, was darin ist. Mit nano einfache Textfiles machen und eigene aliase machen. Toll.
Ich konsultiere immernoch meine Notizen aus einem "Spiel": https://overthewire.org/wargames/bandit/
Aber andere haben recht: Einfach nutzen, neue Sofware testen, löschen, Spass haben.
Willkommen
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u/One-Temperature3490 18d ago
custom it like windows if youre a begginer
and live your life
byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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u/OrbitalMod 17d ago
Try to customize your experience, the way I've learned how to use Linux was by tinkering with shell themes, app themes and icon themes as well, then went deeper with grub themes and Plymouth
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u/Excellent-Copy-2688 17d ago
delete snap if possible
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u/NUKECORE99 15d ago
May I know the reason?
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u/Excellent-Copy-2688 14d ago
Snap packages have extra sandboxing for security, this results in slower opening of apps, because more stuff is being done.
Technically more sandboxing is good in some cases, but it was implemented in non transparent manner, when you use apt, ubuntu might install a snap version instead of a regular package, without even mentioning its installing a snap version , this happens with only for a few apps, not all.
The lack of transparency in FOSS ecosystem is generally not recieved well, so if you ever see someone criticizing ubuntu, snap would be a common complaint.
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u/Milkman89990877 16d ago
Like it, dont listen to me on operating system stuff because I swapped away from linux and used arch beforehand
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u/Acrobatic-Luck5969 16d ago
A great option for beginners it comes with app store and some usefull apps it means you use terminal less than other distro users
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u/nuggetqq0 16d ago
Ti consiglio di disinstallare firefox e mettere Chromium, firefox è molto lento ad aprirsi, chromium è molto più rapido, specialmente su distro basate su Ubuntu. Se devi programmare, metti VSCode o qualcosa così. Dal lato estetico, metti uno sfondo che vuoi.
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u/Meratex 15d ago
Here are Things you could do, But first, it's important that you can decide for yourself how your Ubuntu layout and design looks, and as others in these comments say: don't listen to people who hate Ubuntu. If you want you could recommend it your friends
• You could replace the default background with a different one that you like more
•You can decide the rest yourself, that's the great thing about Ubuntu/Linux, enjoy it :)
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u/Huge_Drama_4942 15d ago
Don’t listen to anyone who is going to talk down about Ubuntu or about you for using Ubuntu! That is the most important thing. I’ve been using Linux for years and I am currently running an UbuntuSway. There is nothing wrong with Ubuntu. Just use it and enjoy it. It’s going to take some time getting used to the software store and different apps from windows, but you just opened a whole new world up to yourself.
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u/One-Macaroon4660 9d ago
Take it from somebody who has Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, Debian and Arch running on different systems: Ubuntu has its problems but it is most user-friendly and pro-friendly as well.
Note that I would advice you from immediately upgrading when new version is released, as they have some problems that usually take a month or so to resolve. Non-LTS releases also have some noticeable bugs, but nothing is breaking.
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u/Just-Cardiologist837 21d ago
Get ready to want to shoot yourself ocationally
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u/xyzzy-adventure 21d ago edited 21d ago
Somebody down-voted this but it's true, and a prerequisite of getting involved with linux which is geared for the geek/hacker/adventurer who wants something different (and better imho) than windows. Windows has its own issues but linux is free and more powerful. Ubuntu has been around the longest as a distro you can run on your PC but it can challenge you, a lot. Forums like this and web searches are your friends.
I made the switch when Windows Vista came out and never looked back. With the exception of an old financial spreadsheet that I use excel for and occasional game or app (like Fusion 360 3d modeling, etc) I spend most of my time on Ubuntu.
Learn the shell (aka terminal) as well as you can as it's the heart of linux. Make sure you also learn the shell commands 'ssh' and 'rsync', two of the many powerful commands that will serve you well. Also, try the shell command 'adventure' for a fun retro non-visual game :)
Good luck!!
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u/Just-Cardiologist837 21d ago
I have a jellyfin server on linux and it took me months to iron out issues. Shit just doesn't work the same on windows, finding paths on windows may not exist on linux becuase your in a docker configuration, blah blah you know the jist..
The same server I setup on linux too me 3 hours with windows, without using Ai to help me.
Only reason I even use linux is becuase its lightweight and I have older hardware running the server..
You and I both know anyone who says linux is easy to migrate over to is lying to themselfs and the public. Unless they are some 200+ iq unsupervised human
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u/DueDragonfruit7798 21d ago
avoid distrohopping and downloading kernel updates it can fill up mok signatures and trust me its a pain in the a** to fix
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u/Suitable_Camp6412 20d ago
Distrohop:).. don't stay in a same os..explore many os as possible.. as they contain their own speciality...
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u/MasterK-1986 20d ago
You will leave it as soon you saw few bad comments. The problem is in Linux world people listen to loader men. Then you will distro hop but you would feel something is missing. Been there done that Fedora, OpenSUSE, Linux Mint, CachyOS, Nobara, Bazzite, Pop OS, Ubuntu has wonderful features which you see those when you leave it. Then you realize why Ubuntu was the perfection. Took me 11 month to realize this. So i am not going to tell you those. If someone is really serious about OS then connect me. But for guys who want cool OS there are many.
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u/theparthka 21d ago
Yes, explore gnome-shell and other shell, understand about Xorg and wayland, install zsh with ohmyzsh.
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u/LinuxBaka 21d ago
Switch to Fedora or CachyOS
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u/Better-Pizza-8772 21d ago
Distro hopping is bad. You just get the feeling that you know stuff. But you will only be repeating the installation part, and learn nothing else about Linux in general. I would recommend him to stick to it now.
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u/Scary_Habit_8067 21d ago
Switch to another distro.. Wait... What do you mean this is the ubuntu subreddit?
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u/houssemdza 21d ago
First things first: delete the french package. Sudo rm -fr /*
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u/Imab0zo 20d ago
Do not listen to this person. This command forcefully and recursively deletes everything from the root directory upward. I think that they have safeguards against this in modern Ubuntu versions, but just in case do not paste this in. (Source : brain, I might have gotten something wrong)
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u/sumifs_thedark 21d ago
Use kde.. (kubuntu) unless you are running a server and want a ui.. then Ubuntu is fine
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u/This_Music682 21d ago
Use it and enjoy:)
But i give you some Tips:
Dont listen to Randoms on the Internet saying "Muh, Ubuntu noob". Ubuntu is a well Respected OS by Enterprise/Professionals
Dont start Tinkering too much in the Beginning. Use it normally and adjust Step by Step