I've been on Linux for about a year or so. I've tried a few distros, and due to study requirements, I need a Debian/Ubuntu-based distro. The thing is that I want something without much bloat and without Ubuntu's Snap system. I'm not a gamer or looking for anything too fancy.

I think Debian is a good option, but I don't like the idea of having really outdated packages. After looking around a bit, I found Debian Testing, but I don't know how unstable it is. I don't mind if something breaks once in a while, like it could happen in Arch, and I don't want stability above all—I want some modernity. So that's my question: can Debian Testing be a daily driver?????

Actualmente soy usuario de Windows, he manejado ambas distros pero solo como cajas virtuales desde Windows para algún trabajo o probar ciertas cosas de mi carrera, nunca como sistema operativo principal.

He considerado bastante cambiarme a Linux ya que Windows ya me tiene harto, pero no sé qué distribución instalar, mis principales opciones son CachyOS o Debían por lo que ya las he probado, pero no sé qué tal se comportaran usándolas como mi escritorio principal. Necesito estabilidad y poder hacer sin problema lo que hacía en Windows, cosas como navegar, programar, jugar algún juego casual de vez en cuando como Rocket League o CS2 sin tener que romperme la cabeza horas configurando para que funcione algún programa o video juego o tema de drivers.

Creo que es importante aclarar que tengo un Portátil con procesador Intel y gráfica dedicada Nvidia.

Hello!

I am currently looking at my options from switching over from Windows 11 to Linux. I hear the main benefits are a lot less bloatware, allows for more user control, uses a lot less system resources, and many other things.

What I am currently looking to do on Linux is gaming, along with some productivity work (Canva, Slack) along with video recording.

Here are my system specs, as I know some distros are better for different hardware.

Motherboard: NZXT N7 Z790
Storage: Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB
RAM: Teamgroup T-Create 32GB DDR5-6000
Graphics: AMD RX 7800XT
Power Supply: be quiet! 12M 750W

I have heard that Pop!_OS is what I am looking for, but I wanted to ask for opinions from people who have had experience with Linux. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Making the switch to Linux can feel exciting and intimidating at the same time. Maybe you're curious about having more control over your computer, want to breathe new life into an old laptop, or simply want to explore something beyond Windows. But then the questions start piling up: Which distro should you choose? Will your favorite apps work? What if something breaks and you have no idea how to fix it?

The good news is that you don't have to hate Windows to enjoy Linux, and you definitely don't need to understand everything before giving it a try. There are beginner-friendly distributions, helpful communities, and plenty of ways to experiment without immediately replacing your current operating system. Even an old laptop can become a great learning project or a useful little home server.

For those already using Linux, what advice would you give someone just starting out? And if you've recently made the switch, what was the biggest surprise, challenge, or improvement you noticed? I'd love to hear your experiences and help make the journey less intimidating for newcomers! 🐧

Yesterday I downloaded nobara linux n now want to learn how everything works, command lines n all

Arc Menu, Dash to Panel, Chrome, LibreOffice, VSCode, Steam, OBS Studio, InSync. All set.

so im installing ubuntu now on my laptop beside windows(on a separate physical ssd not windows ssd) to try it(i tried it before but not that long) to see if i will use it or not.

is there anything i should expect to behave differently from windows?(beyond the obvious such as not installing drivers except maybe nvidia gpu driver. using terminal,and using package managers/flatpak not random files like exes . im aware appimages exist. i also know its not the default way)

Buenas a todos!

Tengo un problema que llevo arrastrando desde que deje Windows en mi Portátil (ASUS tuf gaming f15 con CPU i5).
Primeramente me instale un CachyOS en mi portátil con KDE Plasma y todo iba bien y estaba contento hasta que me empezaron unos problemas de red, el iconito de Wifi me marcaba que estaba conectado a mi red (red inalámbrica uso ya que no puedo conectar por cable) pero al entrar al navegador no tenia wifi y no me funcionaba nada que requiriese internet, al no encontrar solución pensé que seria problemas de compatibilidad y decidí desinstalar CachyOS para pasarme a Kubuntu 26 y al instalarlo fue poner todo en marcha y lo mismo con el wifi y aparte de eso se me empezó a frizzear el portátil y de vez en cuando me daba kernel Panic, intente solucionarlo diciéndole a Codex desde la terminal que mirase si los controladores estaban bien y tras la revisión no había fallos, y con todos estos problemas me estoy replanteando volver a Windows.

Antes de dar otra vez el salto a Windows quiero saber si a alguien le a pasado esto y si tengo solución.

Gracias de ante mano!

Hi, i was trying to change back to Windows with some chatgpt commands cause my usb didn't work with ventoy but when I rebooted my computer this pops up but it doesn't go away everytime i reboot my computer, how the hell do i fix this (I'm on pikaos, a debian distribution) P.S.: everytime i press enter the same message pops up

This is the message:

You're in emergency mode. After logging in, type "journalctl -xb" to view system logs, "systemctl reboot" to reboot, or "exit" to continue boot up.

Cannot Open access to console, the root account is locked. See sulogin(8) man page for more details

Press enter to continue.

my brother still using win11 with chrome
any recommendation for any better webbrowsers?
i downloaded helium in his Laptop but i guess he wont like it

Gonna buy a new ssd next month and was thinking of finally escaping windows. I have a hp elitebook 745 g6 and I tried linux mint on it before but it was such a hassle to just fix the aspect ratio of my screen (I couldn't fix it at the end even after researching through forums).
Long story short, I need a distro where I can do my university works (Coding, Writing etc.) but also some gaming. The games in question are pirated. I don't know how gaming works in linux distros, I've heard of wine and proton but still don't know how they work.
Would be really grateful if you could suggest a good distro to this beginner.

Switching to Linux doesn’t have to mean hating Windows; sometimes, it’s simply about wanting more control, better performance, or a new way to use your computer. 💻

Even an old laptop can become a useful project with the right setup. For those who have made the switch, what was your biggest reason for trying Linux, and what advice would you give someone considering it for the first time?

I really want to make the switch to Linux but I’m scared and overwhelmed

I guess it’s kind of normal. I’ve been on windows since I was a kid. I’ve taken my privacy much more seriously the last 2-3 years only.

Since 2-3 years ago I now self hosting almost everything I need (calorie tracker, media, Immich, password manager etc). I use truenas scale, which is beginner friendly but I use the shell from time to time, which is Linux based.

I just want to be able to handle my own data in the operating system I use every day as well. But I’m just so concerned over some thing.

Security most of all. I rely on windows defender today for example to “stay secure”. I play a couple of indie games I doubt is Linux compatible. I use a vpn all the time. I torrent things daily.

It just feels like such a steep learning curve and I feel like I’ll mess up everything when it comes to everything.

Any comforting words?

What distro does everyone recommend here?

Hi, everyone! Please help me choose a Linux distribution based on these criteria—or a few of them:

1. Low system resource usage

2. No issues with patches and updates

3. No issues with games

4. Can be customized if desired

5. No surveillance and low risk of getting infected online

6. Easy to use for everyday tasks

Thanks in advance =)

I was thinking about using CachyOS, but I saw some people saying it was mid and that Arch itself is better. Which one should I pick ? (I'm looking for better gaming performance and customizability)

Hey guys, recently, I was thinking about adding linux to my pc, I have been using windows for my entire life, it's a good os, and I am planning to maintain it, but I really want to test my pc hardware(low end) with Linux, I have got a RX560 4Vram, a ryzen 5 5600g, and 16 gigas of ram(which Windows is consuming almost 12 gigas with zero major Programs open).

I want to know if it's going to be a good thing if I do that, I'll use it just for gaming or multitasking, also, I want to know if I'll be able to play my games that I donwloaded on steam, windows and xbox on my linux without needing to make a hundred of things.

Also, I have 1TB of memory, so space will not be a problem.

And I want to make some tests and Linux looks better than windows for that.

(Sorry if I used the wrong flair.)

Bro please

Hello!
I recently bought a ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 P5605CAA, and found out that audio does not work. HDMI, Jack, etc work, not in-build laptop speakers.

I'm not sure what exactly broke and where to report.

I'm pretty sure this machine has RT721 + TAS2783 configuration.
Relevant logs:

Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: SoundWire enabled on CannonLake+ platform, using SOF driver
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: DSP detected with PCI class/subclass/prog-if 0x040100
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: bound 0000:00:02.0 (ops intel_audio_component_bind_ops [xe])
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: use msi interrupt mode
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: No SoundWire machine driver found for the ACPI-reported configuration:
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: link 1 mfg_id 0x0102 part_id 0x0000 version 0x3
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: link 1 mfg_id 0x0102 part_id 0x0000 version 0x3
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: link 3 mfg_id 0x025d part_id 0x0721 version 0x3
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: Use SoundWire default machine driver with function topologies
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: hda codecs found, mask 4
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: BT link detected in NHLT tables: 0x0
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: DMICs detected in NHLT tables: 0
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: Firmware paths/files for ipc type 1:
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3:  Firmware file:     intel/sof-ipc4/ptl/sof-ptl.ri
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3:  Firmware lib path: intel/sof-ipc4-lib/ptl
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3:  Topology file:     function topologies
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: Loaded firmware library: ADSPFW, version: 2.14.1.1
Oct 26 18:44:09 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: Loaded firmware library: ADSPFW, version: 2.14.1.1
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: Booted firmware version: 2.14.1.1
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: Using function topologies instead intel/sof-ipc4-tplg/sof-ptl-dummy.tplg
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: loading topology 0: intel/sof-ipc4-tplg/sof-sdca-jack-id0.tplg
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: Topology: ABI 3:29:1 Kernel ABI 3:23:1
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: sof_sdw sof_sdw: ASoC: Parent card not yet available, widget card binding deferred
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: loading topology 1: intel/sof-ipc4-tplg/sof-sdca-mic-id4.tplg
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: Topology: ABI 3:29:1 Kernel ABI 3:23:1
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: sof_sdw sof_sdw: ASoC: Parent card not yet available, widget card binding deferred
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: loading topology 2: intel/sof-ipc4-tplg/sof-hdmi-pcm5-id5.tplg
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: sof-audio-pci-intel-ptl 0000:00:1f.3: Topology: ABI 3:29:1 Kernel ABI 3:23:1
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: sof_sdw sof_sdw: ASoC: Parent card not yet available, widget card binding deferred
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: sof_sdw sof_sdw: hda_dsp_hdmi_build_controls: no PCM in topology for HDMI converter 3
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: input: sof-soundwire Headset Jack as /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1f.3/sof_sdw/sound/card0/input15
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: input: sof-soundwire HDMI/DP,pcm=5 as /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1f.3/sof_sdw/sound/card0/input16
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: input: sof-soundwire HDMI/DP,pcm=6 as /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1f.3/sof_sdw/sound/card0/input17
Oct 26 18:44:10 nixos kernel: input: sof-soundwire HDMI/DP,pcm=7 as /devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:1f.3/sof_sdw/sound/card0/input18

I can provide more info if someone can help with this, thanks!

Now id like some tips. I installed fastfetch with sudo. That’s all I knew how to do at the moment. What are some good tools to install for people wanting to learn Linux and programming? I’m already thinking of getting sublime text. After this post, I’m gonna try to do my own research.

This is a cross post from the cachy reddit, I am attempting to auto-mount drives by editing my fstab and failing to get it to work.

Resolution: Since I am using EXT4 I needed to change my fstab entries to be more simple.
Example: UUID="1234456" /home/bob/Drives/Steam2TB ext4 defaults,nofail 0 0

I was planning for a while to switch back to linux after a getting a new laptop but i can't decide on which distro should i pick. Are there any recommendations for distros that are great for daily use and gaming but also begginer friendly? Last time i used linux i used Pop_Os

Im a Linux begginer, and i am looking for a distro that is not begginer friendly, since i think it would be better to learn with something hard, i want something very customizable and i heard about Gentoo, but i still dont know if i should use it or choose something else