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I had a dream about windows and have decided to setup Linux on my laptop. What distro should I use? (self.linux)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by PRUSSIA_x86 to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 82 points 1 year ago (2 children)

'it came to me in a dream' has got to be a pretty unique reason for switching to Linux

[–] PRUSSIA_x86 44 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I kept closing tabs and they kept reopening with ads. It must be a sign.

[–] TheCheddarCheese 24 points 1 year ago

sounds pretty realistic to me tbh

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

😂 I've done weirder things based off dreams. I'd say this is reasonable

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are you sure that was a dream?

[–] PRUSSIA_x86 8 points 1 year ago

Are we sure this isn't a dream?

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago

I get my news from the only reliable source and I recommend going with MX Linux.