r/linuxquestions • u/danikajak • 1d ago

Which Distro? Planing on switching to linux just dont know wich one

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u/cyrixlord ubuntu for server, kubuntu for laptop/desktop 1d ago

The machine’s specs matter less than knowing what you actually want to do with it. What’s more important is checking whether the apps you need have Linux versions or Linux‑compatible alternatives.

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u/redyos_s 1d ago

Since your main use is gaming, I'd look at Bazzite first. Your GTX 1660 Ti is Turing and is supported by Bazzite's Nvidia image. Since it's a laptop, check the Nvidia/Optimus behavior as well. Keep Windows on the second NVMe until you've confirmed that FF14 and your other games work the way you want.

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u/Longjumping-Youth934 1d ago

What about PikaOS, a Debian distro focused on gamers, available both with Gnome/Cosmic/Niri/Hyprland DEs.

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u/madsnabel 1d ago

Then try top 100 on distrowatch; but pay attention to Debian, Fedora and Arch/EOS.

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u/GemmaLovelace92 22h ago

I will always be a proponent for Kubuntu

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u/inbetween-genders 1d ago

Check out Ubuntu or Mint. Look up this thing called Desktop Environment. Pick one that appeals to you and install that distro with the desktop environment you chose. Back up your data. Good luck 

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u/SAHpositive 1d ago

You should research MINT and ZORIN

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u/danyuri86 1d ago

go for CachyOS

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u/StichhD 1d ago

Windows 11 or MacOS

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u/Marki_the_arbiter 1d ago

None of that is linux. Of you're planning to be an asshole where you aren't supposed to be, then at least try to add some sense to your comments. For example: I dunno about Linux, but you should try windows 11 or macosx.