Looking to switch to Linux, where do I start?

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Linux Mint Landing Page
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Linux Mint

Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions and used by millions of people.
Pricing:
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I recommend Ubuntu, Mint, or Fedora. All three are good choices for beginners. But do not dwell on which distribution to choose. A distribution is a web service that provides an operating system and software, it is not an operating itself. Pick the easiest one to download and install on your computer. Then start installing apps from the "package repository" -- this is dnf on Fedora, and apt on Mint and Ubuntu. Don't be afraid to install apps from the command line, it is about as easy as using Google search.

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Fedora Landing Page

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Fedora

Fedora creates an innovative, free, and open source platform for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to build tailored solutions for their users.

I recommend Ubuntu, Mint, or Fedora. All three are good choices for beginners. But do not dwell on which distribution to choose. A distribution is a web service that provides an operating system and software, it is not an operating itself. Pick the easiest one to download and install on your computer. Then start installing apps from the "package repository" -- this is dnf on Fedora, and apt on Mint and Ubuntu. Don't be afraid to install apps from the command line, it is about as easy as using Google search.

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Pop!_OS Landing Page

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Pop!_OS

A developer-focused minimalist Linux distro from System 76

Do you happen to have an NVidia video card? If so, I strongly recommend: https://pop.system76.com/ It is targeted toward new users AND that hardware.

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