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Is Linux (dumb)user friendly yet? (lemmy.ca)
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So I'm building a new computer before the end of the year and lemmy is obviously pushing me towards Linux.

I am not computer savvy, I have a family member that will help me set up my PC, but I do not want to be calling/messaging them every day when I want to open a program.

Basically my question comes down to: can I operate a Linux PC these days without needing to troubleshoot or type code.

I use my computer about once a week for a few hours I would say, so any time spent troubleshooting is time wasted.

Thanks!

EDIT: since a lot of people are asking what programs I typically use, I'll just list my most used programs.

Word, Excel, ect(I'm fine with alternatives)

Spotify

Gimp (would have been a make or break, so I'm glad it's supported)

Brave browser (browser is a browser)

Steam

Discord

I would say that while I could figure out how the kernels work, I'm at a point with computers these days where I don't have the time. My priorities fall with a seamless daily experience. If I have the time to figure something out I can, but ideally my day to day usage being unbotherd is what I'm after.

A lot of the comments so far have been helpful! I'm definitely going to give Linux a fair shot with my new build, probably start with Mint.

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[–] Manzas@lemdro.id 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I would say dual boot so you can use windows when you can't figure something out

[–] MyNameIsRichard@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Or run Windows in a VM if you need it.

[–] Manzas@lemdro.id 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

You haven't tried ,have you it is real slow like real slow.

[–] MyNameIsRichard@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

No I haven't. some version of Linux has been my only OS since the early 2000s. You would think that it would be in Microsoft's interest to make it run well in VMs. Still, I guess it's just another reason that Windows is crapware.

[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 months ago

That and running games in a VM has been known to get you the banhammer for multiplayer.