The short version
Please help me make this critical life decision:
Is Zorin OS the best distribution for the Framework for first time Linux users?
- Yes
- No
- I refuse to answer such a complex question with such simple answers
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The longer version
For the past 10 years, I’ve been using both Mac and Windows, and I’m excited to take the opportunity of getting a Framework to move to Linux. However, I am non-technical–I can use the terminal but I don’t feel comfortable at all doing it, and would rather not.
I’ve been doing a lot of research on what Linux distro I should start with. First, it looked like Ubuntu would be it, because of the extensive community and documentation–but then it became clear that Ubuntu requires a lot of command-line work; then Elementary seemed like the best, with ultra simple and accessible UI–but it seems to be greatly lacking in apps and in customizability; pop_OS! seemed perfect as both customizable and usable, but then it looked like installation on the Framework isn’t exactly smooth.
And this is how I ended up on Zorin OS. Online reviews for the latest release are glowing, and it looks like it’s very usable without relying on the command line; it’s packed with apps and app installation is very straightforward; it’s heavily customizable through the GUI; and installation on the Framework seems smooth.
So here we are: do you agree with the outcome of my research? Is Zorin OS the best distribution for the Framework for first time Linux users? Please vote above