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5 Best Linux Distros for Beginners

Abhishek Verma on December 24, 2020

  1. Linux Mint: Very Simple and Sleek linux distro which can be used as a beginner to learn about Linux environment.

  2. Ubuntu: Very popular for servers. But also comes with great UI.

  3. Elementary OS: Cool Design and Looks.

  4. Garuda Linux

  5. Zorin Linux

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Arun Murugan
  • Pop Os
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Denis

Pop is very beginner friendly. Maybe better than Ubuntu with the Nvidia support and hidpi daemon.

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Orlando Brown

Is that it? Just a few mentions of Linux distro's with no real explanation of why they are good for beginners? What's does a beginner get, gain or learn from these distros?

Please add some context or some level of investigation into your post. You also commented after you prefer Fedora but don't give a reason to why.

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Gavin Murambadoro

Linux Mint is a best fit for beginners and professionals alike. It is what i expect from an operating system...

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Abhishek Verma

Yes. Agree

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mżawka 🇵🇱🚻🗽⚓

Elementary os

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gustavo9008

Fedora

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Abhishek Verma

I personally prefer Fedora.

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Don

For beginners? I don't think so. Maybe after using Mint for a while first

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Matthew Miller

I personally recommend Fedora Workstation for beginners.

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HARSHIT SINGH

Zorin OS is best for new Linux users. It has a very simple ui

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PlaKen

Feren OS - most certainly!