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[–]WyldFyre1 point
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I am typically alone on this but I really like MINT Linux for new users. If you hate yourself on some deep level you could install ARCH Linux, that one does not even start with a GUI.
The wiki is so fucking great. It explains almost everything there is to know about using Linux. It's the reason I switched to Arch from Mint eventually. Just so I could learn more and apply it directly to my distro.
Most distros are pretty much the same, just with different package management methods, repositories and what software they came installed with as default.
I would recommend Manjaro or Antergos, since I am a fan of the Arch family, and those will ease you into the Arch ecosystem without forcing you to sink or swim.
Two tips if you're into adding packages and stuff: instead of 'apt-get install', it's going to be 'pacman -S'. And to install stuff from AUR (user-submitted packages), 'yaourt -S'.
I have the i3 version Dell venue 11 pro and the only distro I have found satisfactory is Ubuntu Gnome. This is mostly because of its exceptional touchscreen support.
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[–] WyldFyre 1 point 9 points 10 points (+10|-1) ago
I am typically alone on this but I really like MINT Linux for new users. If you hate yourself on some deep level you could install ARCH Linux, that one does not even start with a GUI.
[–] HACKhalo2 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
you don't need to hate yourself to install Arch, but you do if you are new to Linux and didn't read the fucking wiki
[–] 3dk 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
The wiki is so fucking great. It explains almost everything there is to know about using Linux. It's the reason I switched to Arch from Mint eventually. Just so I could learn more and apply it directly to my distro.
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[–] vurk 1 point 1 point 2 points (+2|-1) ago
Almost every distro has a gui-less option..
[–] Anoxim 1 point 1 point 2 points (+2|-1) ago
Exactly thats the joy of Linux!
[–] Kleyno 1 point 2 points 3 points (+3|-1) ago
Use whatever you feel comfortable with mate.
Most distros are pretty much the same, just with different package management methods, repositories and what software they came installed with as default.
I would recommend Manjaro or Antergos, since I am a fan of the Arch family, and those will ease you into the Arch ecosystem without forcing you to sink or swim.
[–] lord_nougat 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Be the first kid on your block to install FreeBSD on one of those things!
[–] regularfella 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I like Linux Lite, myself. It's even easier than Ubuntu MATE.
[–] vurk 1 point 1 point 2 points (+2|-1) ago (edited ago)
Manjaro! It's Arch-based.
Two tips if you're into adding packages and stuff: instead of 'apt-get install', it's going to be 'pacman -S'. And to install stuff from AUR (user-submitted packages), 'yaourt -S'.
[–] bikergang_accountant ago
Go with Linux Mint. Use a cinnamon desktop environment.
[–] NotAnOctopus ago
I have the i3 version Dell venue 11 pro and the only distro I have found satisfactory is Ubuntu Gnome. This is mostly because of its exceptional touchscreen support.
[–] Anoxim ago
Install Debian and GNOME 3. I think it would do well on a tablet/laptop.
[–] NotAnOctopus 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Gnome is by far the best DE for touch at the moment.
[–] Anoxim ago
I think Unity is close but Gnome feels better IMO and doesn't run as heavy as Unity.