Basically, which linux distro is the best for a non-power user? Someone who wants to be able to get up and running without having to learn how to manage the OS using the cli.

Quick example: When I install a new OS, the first thing I want to do is install Brave. That should be as easy as “click on this thing, type in brave, select Brave, install.”

  • TimeSquirrel@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Every one of the major ones boot into a GUI and have package managers, and most of them also support some sort of containerized app system like Flatpak. Imma get some hate from those who are wedded to their distro, but it honestly doesn’t fucking matter.

    Just pick the one with the cutest mascot/best looking logo.

  • Gentlegrrl@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Neon - essentially Ubuntu with the latest KDE Plasma on top. Not only does it give you the “ready to play” base that is Ubuntu, it had “discover”, a very easy to use front end for package managers that lets you do exactly what you’re asking for there in that last sentence.