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ubuntu newb looking at other distros

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From: DudeWheresMyPenguin
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Subject: ubuntu newb looking at other distros
Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:41:35 -0400
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hey linux people, another dumb question from me.

im still on ubuntu and its been mostly fine, but now im wondering if i should try something else before i get too used to it. i keep seeing people say Linux Mint and Zorin are easier for newbs than ubuntu now.

was looking at this: https://rootbadger.com/shortened/bsh4xncgn

is Mint actually better for a new person or is it just ubuntu with a different desktop? also is Zorin worth trying or should i just stick with ubuntu until i understand more stuff?

mostly I just want normal updates, web, discord, steam maybe, and not breaking everything every week.

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Subject: Re: ubuntu newb looking at other distros
Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:57:03 -0400
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I’d stick with what you have now. Ubuntu is solid, stable, and you can do a lot with it.

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Killswitch

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Subject: Re: ubuntu newb looking at other distros
Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:48:58 -0400
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I agree with killswitch, Stick with Ubuntu for now, learn the command line as well, and start to feel comfortable with that, and then you can think about other distros. I love Arch, personally.

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Nessus

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