(1) Which distributions do you recommend for a beginner? Why?
(2) Which distribution are you using? Why?
(3) Linux distributions (especially the ones you are going recommend me) support Chinese language and keyboard language switching? This is something really important for me as I live in China, and mostly write in Chinese.
(4) Have you heard of Deepin (a Chinese distro)? Do you have any experience with it? Is it worth it?
(5) Has gaming really improved in Linux?
Long time ago I tried Ubuntu, it wasn't a bad experience, but I think because the lack of programs and games, I got tired of it quickly. I expect things have improved since then.
(6) What's the first thing I should do/install when I get my Linux distro running?
I hate windows with my guts and always wanted to get into Linux. In university I got taught how to do scripts and use the console, so I guess it shouldn't be that hard for me. I just worry I get tired of it like the last time. Has this any happen to you or any other chapo? Any advice on how to completely forget about window and never look back?
And last but not least: has anybody tried Qt for programming applications with graphic interfaces in C++? For Linux is better to use Qt or GTK? I heard Qt has some license or some shit that you have to buy, I don't like that.
Kubuntu because it combines Ubuntu which is very stable and popular and KDE Plasma which is the best desktop environment imo
Manjaro because I like to use cutting edge tech but installing Arch seems like a big thing
Don't know much about this but you can make a separate post for it... it shouldn't really be a problem tho afaik
No the only DEs I've tried are GNOME and KDE but Deepin sure seems very interesting... btw you can easily try distros in a virtual machine or thru a live USB
Things have really improved on this side yeah! Actually all the programs I'm using rn aren't only Linux native but also open source. And compatibility with Windows games and programs has gone thru the rough and is still improving thanks to WINE
Tough question because your distro is most likely gonna be ready out of the gate but if you end up going with a distro that uses KDE then check this post
I actually don't use any scripts and know zero programing. A good way to prepare for the switch is to replace your programs with open source cross platform ones so when you switch you already got your programs, you know? This post just keep in mind that you don't need much time or any at all before you switch especially given how much you hate that spyware.
You already know my opinion on this is useless but I hear Qt is better for cross platform support (or design?) and I'm pretty sure you don't buy a license but I'm gonna leave that question for someone else :) Actually you can chat with KDE contributors on telegram (or somewhere else) about Qt!
Hopefully I was able to answer some of your questions :)
Hope it all goes well and we get a staunch linux advocate :sicko-yes: Let us know how it goes and feel free to ask any questions you might have in !libre
You know I got my parents using linux (KDE) so that tells you how user friendly it's gotten... it's really exciting to be part of the linux community and of this great human achievement that isn't completely poisoned by capitalism
Aside from Deepin, there's Ubuntu Kylin that is a spin of Ubuntu specifically for China. Ubuntu itself is commonly recommened for beginners, so you can't really go wrong with it.
As for specific programs, there is now an easy way to get most popular proprietary programs as "snaps" via the built-in store. An alternative, more techincal way of adding more software that's not in the repositories is by adding extra repositories called PPAs, manually.
Before installing anything you can create a "live USB" and run Ubuntu off a USB flash drive, poke around, and even install and try out some software. All without making any changes to your computer.
I want to ask you a few questions, comrade:
(1) Which distributions do you recommend for a beginner? Why?
(2) Which distribution are you using? Why?
(3) Linux distributions (especially the ones you are going recommend me) support Chinese language and keyboard language switching? This is something really important for me as I live in China, and mostly write in Chinese.
(4) Have you heard of Deepin (a Chinese distro)? Do you have any experience with it? Is it worth it?
(5) Has gaming really improved in Linux?
Long time ago I tried Ubuntu, it wasn't a bad experience, but I think because the lack of programs and games, I got tired of it quickly. I expect things have improved since then.
(6) What's the first thing I should do/install when I get my Linux distro running?
I hate windows with my guts and always wanted to get into Linux. In university I got taught how to do scripts and use the console, so I guess it shouldn't be that hard for me. I just worry I get tired of it like the last time. Has this any happen to you or any other chapo? Any advice on how to completely forget about window and never look back?
And last but not least: has anybody tried Qt for programming applications with graphic interfaces in C++? For Linux is better to use Qt or GTK? I heard Qt has some license or some shit that you have to buy, I don't like that.
Kubuntu because it combines Ubuntu which is very stable and popular and KDE Plasma which is the best desktop environment imo
Manjaro because I like to use cutting edge tech but installing Arch seems like a big thing
Don't know much about this but you can make a separate post for it... it shouldn't really be a problem tho afaik
No the only DEs I've tried are GNOME and KDE but Deepin sure seems very interesting... btw you can easily try distros in a virtual machine or thru a live USB
Things have really improved on this side yeah! Actually all the programs I'm using rn aren't only Linux native but also open source. And compatibility with Windows games and programs has gone thru the rough and is still improving thanks to WINE
Tough question because your distro is most likely gonna be ready out of the gate but if you end up going with a distro that uses KDE then check this post
I actually don't use any scripts and know zero programing. A good way to prepare for the switch is to replace your programs with open source cross platform ones so when you switch you already got your programs, you know? This post just keep in mind that you don't need much time or any at all before you switch especially given how much you hate that spyware.
You already know my opinion on this is useless but I hear Qt is better for cross platform support (or design?) and I'm pretty sure you don't buy a license but I'm gonna leave that question for someone else :) Actually you can chat with KDE contributors on telegram (or somewhere else) about Qt!
Hopefully I was able to answer some of your questions :)
I'm really grateful, comrade. Thank you. I think this weekend when I have some free time I will give Kubuntu a try, let's see how it goes :).
Hope it all goes well and we get a staunch linux advocate :sicko-yes: Let us know how it goes and feel free to ask any questions you might have in !libre
Just came across this post
I'm happy to hear it has improved so much. Looks like I might be able to finally completely dich windows. :meow-floppy:
You know I got my parents using linux (KDE) so that tells you how user friendly it's gotten... it's really exciting to be part of the linux community and of this great human achievement that isn't completely poisoned by capitalism
Aside from Deepin, there's Ubuntu Kylin that is a spin of Ubuntu specifically for China. Ubuntu itself is commonly recommened for beginners, so you can't really go wrong with it.
As for specific programs, there is now an easy way to get most popular proprietary programs as "snaps" via the built-in store. An alternative, more techincal way of adding more software that's not in the repositories is by adding extra repositories called PPAs, manually.
Before installing anything you can create a "live USB" and run Ubuntu off a USB flash drive, poke around, and even install and try out some software. All without making any changes to your computer.