I used Ubuntu once a few years ago but had compatability issues so I went back to windows. Not a great programmer but I’d like to learn. I’m not looking to do much gaming beyond DOOM2 and factorio. Mostly looking for privacy and a way to get back into programming (I have this pipe dream of learning Assembly). I’m not to particular on UI, I can use whatever.

Edit: https://distrochooser.de for anyone who stumbles upon this post with the same question

  • Klaymore@sh.itjust.works
    3·
    9 months ago

    I love NixOS but it can be quite difficult to learn, so learning both linux and nixos at once would be pretty difficult. It’d probably be easier for them to use some normal distro while they figure out how linux works and then switch to NixOS later.

    • rastilin@kbin.social
      2·
      9 months ago

      That’s fair. nixOS can be savage. But I think it’s also helpful for a beginner since you can’t break it. A beginner is much more likely to break their system than an expert.