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I used Ubuntu once a few years ago but had compatability issues so I went back to windows. Not a great programmer but I'd like to learn. I'm not looking to do much gaming beyond DOOM2 and factorio. Mostly looking for privacy and a way to get back into programming (I have this pipe dream of learning Assembly). I'm not to particular on UI, I can use whatever.

Edit: https://distrochooser.de for anyone who stumbles upon this post with the same question

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[-] pastermil@sh.itjust.works 54 points 1 year ago

Anytime someone new ask for recommendation, I'd give Linux Mint.

[-] Vilian@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 year ago

also this, start small with mint, and you can test other distros that people show here

also, start with dual boot/VM, it's a different OS, keep windows there for when you need it

[-] pastermil@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Yes! It's good to start with something that's beginner friendly to maintain sanity and good expectation.

A lot of potential novices would be repulsed if the first tutorial they'd see requires extensive use of command line.

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