![]() ![]() Maybe give Fedora Linux a try and it'll work (Fedora often ships with a newer kernel than Ubuntu Linux, which supports more modern hardware). For example, you might have a laptop and Ubuntu Linux can't detect the built-in wireless chipset. Here's one thing I've often done (when I find a piece of hardware that isn't supported): I try a different Linux distribution. Two of the more problematic pieces of hardware are scanners and wireless chips. ![]() There are certain peripherals you might own that have trouble working with Linux. That doesn't mean it works with everything.Īlso: How to install Ubuntu Linux (It's easy!) I'll say this (and I stand by it): Ubuntu Linux probably has the best hardware detection and support of any operating system on the market. The important thing is to find the solution that best suits your skills and your needs.Ħ. You might find there are numerous solutions for just about every task you need to complete. Speaking of which, with Linux, there isn't always one right answer for things. When you run into a problem (or something isn't quite as clear as you think it should be) just run a quick search and you'll find tons of solutions.Īlso: The best desktop Linux for pros: Our top 5 choices ![]() And you'll find plenty of sites dedicated to helping people with Linux (such as ZDNET). Like anything these days, help is just a Google search away. Weed out Arch-based distributions (for new users only). Weed out the distributions that don't include a simple-to-use app store. Narrow down the distributions that use your desktop of choice. Because of that, the best approach for new users trying to decide which path to take is: However, at first blush, all of those choices might be a bit daunting. ![]() The good thing is that most of those choices are really good options. You have multiple web browsers, email clients, office suites, and image editors…you name it and there's a choice. That level of choice trickles down to so much more. There's GNOME, KDE Plasma, Cinnamon, Mate, Enlightenment, Xfce, LXQt, Budgie, Pantheon, LXDE, Trinity Desktop, Sugar, and more.Īlso: How to replace Windows with Linux Mint on your PC One aspect that will help you narrow down your choice of distribution is what desktop you prefer. Not only in distributions, but desktops, and installable software. One thing that has always been true of Linux is that there's a vast amount of choices. ![]()
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