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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by Nokinori@pawb.social to c/linux@lemmy.ml
 

I currently use Windows 10 and I’d like to try out Linux. My plan is to set up a dual boot with OpenSUSE tumbleweed and KDE Plasma. I’ve read so many different opinions about choosing a distro, compatibility with gaming and Nvidia drivers, and personal issues with the ethos of different companies like Canonical. I value privacy and I’d rather avoid a Linux distro that’s implementing something like ads or telemetry…if that’s even a thing that’s happening?

As a complete beginner, what sort of advice would you all have for me? Should I avoid OpenSUSE or KDE Plasma for some reason? Are there any ‘10 things to do first when installing Linux for the first time’ recommendations?

Despite all the ‘beginner friendly’ guides and tutorials around, I still feel a little lost and like I’m going into this blind.

EDIT: Thanks to everyone who's offered advice, I really appreciate all the help and the patience with my dumb questions! There's a lot to look through and it's been a busy day for me, but I'll get back to reading through everything and replying as soon as I can!

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[–] kubica@kbin.social 4 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I'm also a beginner and I noticed that debian let me install a lot of possible desktops. So I installed all of them, and I can switch on the password screen which one to open. I'm trying some stuff this way.

[–] the_postminimalist@sh.itjust.works 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Regardless of the distro, you can install as many desktops you want. It doesn't have to be during the OS's installation screen.

[–] kubica@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago

I found this easier because I messed an earlier installation trying to change desktops. (I don't remember the distro.)

[–] Chewy7324@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

If you notice issues with Wayland screen sharing or flatpak file manager not opening, try uninstalling Gnome/KDE. The xdg-desktop-portals for different desktops sometimes don't work correctly while concurrently installed. If you don't notice issues, it should work fine.

[–] kubica@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago

Thanks I'll try to keep it in mind if something weird happens.