Peasley

"Green Is My Pepper"

https://github.com/torvoltos/gimp

I don't think the snap argument is without merit, I just think it's an argument only had by a very technical subset of users. I think your comment illustrates that.

I don't agree that anybody would be left "orphaned" on Ubuntu. LXD vs Podman is again a very technical question for a specific subset of users.

I also don't agree that SteamOS is the goal for compatibility and support. Compatibility is best with Ubuntu, it's the most widely deployed and used desktop distribution by far. Most other distros are a rounding error when compared to Ubuntu user-wise.

I've also personally had a buggy experience with SteamOS. I wouldn't use it as a desktop in its current state, but I'm aware some folks do just that.

For someone new to Linux who just needs to get on with their desktop work, Ubuntu is the best distro there is (flawed as it may be). Mint is also a good choice for the same reasons.

That sounds like another good solution!

Re: Discord

You can edit a text file to get it to stop checking for updates. IDK if this is viable on Debian but on Fedora it was never more than 1 update behind so I never had an issue in years

I think it's on the Archwiki, but it applies to any Linux

Hardware support is also two-sided.

For example: game controllers.

On Linux, any first-party Switch, Playstation, or Xbox controller works out of the box. Most 3rd party controllers also work out of the box. Even Wii remotes work once paired over bluetooth (and the pointing works but takes some setup).

On windows, xbox controllers work out of the box, except for very old ones which require a driver. 3rd party pc controllers will tend to work out of the box (or sometimes with a driver), but wired Switch and Playstation controllers need hacky workarounds to work or to get full functionality. Wireless controllers can often be paired with bluetooth, but I've had hit and miss luck with windows and first party Sony/Nintendo controllers

Don't use an immutable distro like endless or silverblue. It's a whole new paradigm to learn (in addition to learning Linux basics). You should get your feet wet with something more user-friendly first.

My big recommendation is Ubuntu. Normal ubuntu. Not one of the flavors or derivatives. It's got everything you need, plus very easy to troubleshoot if something goes wrong. Try to avoid using the command line when following guides online, there is nothing on Ubuntu you actually need it for and the graphical tools are very good.

Don't listen to the complaining about snaps. You won't notice them, they won't affect you negatively, they are designed to just set and forget. The complaints come from a highly particular and technical subset of the Linux community.

If you really don't like the look of Ubuntu, then I'd second all the recommendations for Mint. Those two distros have the most number of non-technical users in their communities because they are both very user-friendly and well-tested. I'd recommend against trying anything else until you've gotten comfortable with Ubuntu or Mint.

When I commented it was a link to a random github comment that had nothing to do with the subject. I guess they fixed it and removed the second link between my comment and yours

There are quite a few niche window managers and desktop environments that it'd be a shame to loose. I'm quite fond of Windowmaker (and curious about Afterstep), Trinity DE, and NSCDE for example, and I'm not aware of Wayland plans for any of them.

Looking Glass is apparently broken on GNOME + Wayland in this exact way.

Ideally there would be a bare minimum server side decoration for Wayland apps (like Looking Glass) that don't provide any CSD. Hopefully that's on the horizon if it's not what's being discussed here.

That first link doesn't have anything like what you describe

Edit: they changed the link, the new one is at least relevant. The old link was just some random comment.

Couldn't finish it: too much whining, not enough substance.

I haven't tried hyprland yet but if this is the guy developing it than maybe I'm good.

Cosmic seems promising. Best of luck to system76, happy to see an alternative opinionated desktop getting some momentum.

Thanks for the tip!