Edit: removed my own Linux background after realizing I didn’t know how to use the app, and responses were to top comment.

Ubuntu is a great suggestion for beginners- that’s what I install for friends and family as of now (I’m considering alternatives). I’m thinking about getting new folks on opensuse tumbleweed, but let’s see.

Complete agree: always mainstream distribution for new users - Fedora, opensuse tumbleweed, Ubuntu are all great choices.