Ever had a question about Linux but felt too afraid to ask? Well now’s your chance, ask any question about Linux, no matter how noob or repeated it is, and I and others will help answer them.

Previous noob question thread: https://lemmy.ml/post/14261893

  • zcd@lemmy.ca
    2·
    1 month ago

    No question here, just wanted to highlight that I use arch btw

  • Tekkip20@lemmy.world
    1·
    1 month ago

    Is OpenRC meant to be faster than systemD as a process system? I’ve been thinking of spinning up some non systemD distros like Artix on a VM on a mini DELL tinbox.

    I will say though, I am not an advanced Linux user as the distros I’ve used were :

    Ubuntu Endeavour OS SpiralLinux (Easy Mode Debian)

    Would I need to make configurations in openrc or can it just run without messing with it like systemD?

    Thank you

    • Cyclohexane@lemmy.mlOPMEnglish
      1·
      1 month ago

      I have read that it is faster, though I have not tested it myself. Personally, my initial reason to use it was just to try something new and explore the unix world. My reason for staying is that it is a very simple init system that is pleasant to work with. It made me understand what an init system is and use it a lot more.

      Systemd is good if you just want something invisible and you do not want to mess too much with an init system unless you have to. Everything integrates with it

      OpenRC is nicer if you want to write your own init scripts. It is very well documented also.

  • brownmustardminion@lemmy.ml
    1·
    1 month ago

    I’m familiar with Proxmox, virtualbox, and KVM/KVM manager.

    If I want to set up a PC to virtualize multiple operating systems, but with the feel of a multiboot system, what virtualization software would you suggest?

    My goal is for the closest I can get to a multiboot system (windows, Debian, fedora) but virtualized so I can make snapshots. It should feel like I’m on baremetal when inside the VM.

    Virtualbox is clunky with lots of pesky UI cluttering the screen and Proxmox doesn’t seem great for this use case.

  • eyjohn@lemmy.world
    0·
    1 month ago

    I wanna install Linux on my Desktop as main OS after years of windows, last time I tried desktop was Fedora and Ubuntu back in the late 00s, back then all I remember is playing around with Gnome and KDE and compiz…

    Most of what I know about Linux distros today is from memes…

    How can I quickly learn about the best distro for my needs, (general use, some development, and some gaming, easy hardware support). With a toddler and demanding job, I don’t have too much time to just experiment with different distros and draw my own conclusions.

    Thanks in advance.

    • data1701d (He/Him)@startrek.websiteEnglish
      1·
      1 month ago

      I agree with Mint. I think Ubuntu has kind of devolved though, and PopOS is the better way to go. Fedora’s good too these days.

      My recommendation is to try out a few distros in VirtualBox before switching - this was my process, and it can be very gradual.

    • Cyclohexane@lemmy.mlOPM
      1·
      1 month ago

      First time Linux user you mean?

      I wouldn’t recommend it, unless you can navigate the terminal well. When you install arch, it installs no desktop environment, only the ability to talk to a terminal.

      It’s technically possible and very doable with some googling, but I wouldn’t recommend it.

  • Teppichbrand@feddit.org
    0·
    1 month ago

    I want to upgrade (Mint 21.3 => 22). Last upgrade took hours and the result was so bad I had to reinstall Mint from scratch. Do you guys use the upgrade tool, or do you have good advice on how to approach this?

    • data1701d (He/Him)@startrek.websiteEnglish
      1·
      1 month ago

      I don’t use Mint, but I would guess that you could change your repos in /etc/apt/sources.list, run sudo apt update, and then sudo apt full-upgrade. Just make sure the full upgrade isn’t doing really dumb stuff like deleting a bunch of programs.

      I could be completely wrong and this could be terrible advice, but this has become the wisdom for me when I use Debian Testing. Of course, I just did straight sudo apt update after Bookworm was released and the upgrade to Trixie went mostly fine. I have never upgraded between stable versions, so I may not be one to say.

  • jonathanvmv8f@lemm.ee
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    1 month ago

    1. For Linux enthusiasts, how do you decide which distro you would like to try out next among the plethora of options that are available? The difference I perceive between majority of distros gets smaller the more I try to understand about them.

    2. What are the minimum issues I am likely to face using the most beginner friendly distro like Mint for programming and light gaming?

    3. How customizable is the GUI in Linux Mint specifically? What if I want a start menu like Windows 10 with the app list and the blocky app tiles? What about those custom widgets I see in hardcore Linux users’ desktops?

    4. I heard there is no concept of file extensions in Linux. How am I supposed to work on my projects that I imported from my Windows machine that do contain extensions?

    Bonus: Who creates those distro icons in color coded ASCII in the system info command in the terminal?