What distro for newbies?

[Brickwizard]

basically same thing or are there significant differences?

Lubuntu is the lightweight version akin to Linux Lite

 

[Tomedi]

Lubuntu is the lightweight version akin to Linux Lite

That would be Xubuntu (Linux Lite comes with XFCE). Lubuntu comes with LXQT.

 

[KGIII]

basically same thing or are there significant differences?

As we like to say, it is Ubuntu, just with different packages and desktop. It's LXQt these days and ships with fairly light applications.

 

[Brickwizard]

That would be Xubuntu (Linux Lite comes with XFCE). Lubuntu comes with LXQT.

I did say akin to.... not identical to

 

[Tomedi]

I did say akin to.... not identical to

Linux Lite is akin to Xubuntu. They both come with XFCE (GTK), but aren't identical. Lubuntu comes wit LXQT (QT) and you could compare it to LXLE (discontinued, based on Ubuntu, came with LXDE), but since LXDE is GTK, Lubuntu and LXLE stopped being as related as Lite and Xubuntu after Lubuntu had moved from GTK to QT. These things are not a matter of personal opinion, they are facts.

 

[APTI]

so it is safe to say that lubuntu is an ubuntu spin (to use a fedora term)

 

[Tomedi]

It's one of the Ubuntu flavours.

 

[KGIII]

so it is safe to say that lubuntu is an ubuntu spin (to use a fedora term)

As mentioned, it's an official Ubuntu 'flavor'. It's under the Ubuntu umbrella, unlike various forks of Ubuntu. You can even use your pro advantages with it. It uses the same repos and everything. It is essentially Ubuntu, but wearing different clothing and having some of its own infrastructure.

 

[xenixt]

Beware those that push just one thing as the one size fits all solution.

Thanks, this makes total sense. I'll stick with Ubuntu then and see how it goes.

 

[Brickwizard]

should I stick to Ubuntu or would you recommend another distro for someone like me

Back to the original topic, Ubuntu is based on Debian stable, probably the most popular of the 4 base systems, I could real you off the names of around 2oo distributions also based on Debian,but at this point in your Linux Journey Ubuntu is fine, its customisable [if you wish] and easy to use, the difference in the plethora of Debian family distributions are minor and mainly down to what a particular developer prefers to use as to what is packaged to form said distribution

Dont worry at this stage in your journey, just sit back ,kick off your shoes, grab a beer and, enjoy the ride

 

[AhmadMWaddah]

Hey fellow Linux enthusiasts! I've been thinking a lot about the best starting point for beginners, and I wanted to share my journey. i am using Ubuntu as Main OS since 2008, and when I first jumped into Linux, I went with Ubuntu, and let me tell you, it was a wild ride! I formatted my drive more times than I care to admit, faced countless errors, and felt completely lost at times. But you know what? Those challenges were the best teachers.

I've noticed that when you start with a super polished Distro, it can be easy to treat it like just another operating system, like Windows or macOS. You get a nice interface, everything works out of the box, and you don't really need to dive deeper. But with a Mother Distro like Debian or Red Hat, you're forced to get your hands dirty. You learn how the system works, how to troubleshoot, and how to really customize it.

I spent years using Linux without really understanding it, and now that I'm studying it more seriously, I realize how much I missed! So, while the initial learning curve might be steeper, I think starting with a more fundamental Distro pays off in the long run. Just my experience

 

[kurniaru]

I've just decided I don't want to use a Mac any longer and gotten myself a Tuxedo with Ubuntu installed. So still getting used to it. Any tips for newbies would be appreciated! Also, should I stick to Ubuntu or would you recommend another distro for someone like me (little experience)?

If you've just "crossed over" from your comfort zone , linux mint is the best choice for beginners like us. I can't complain about anything so far.

 

[KGIII]

I spent years using Linux without really understanding it, and now that I'm studying it more seriously,

I say something quite similar. It helps that I came from the Unix world but I spent the first few years learning to use a distro and not learning anything about Linux. Though, in my case, that changed quite a few years ago.

 

[bob466]

What's a good Distro for beginners...I wish I got a dollar for every time this question is asked.