Distro like windows

Posted by Time-Negotiation-808@reddit | linux | View on Reddit | 24 comments

Hi, i want to convince my pops to use linux but he does not want to deal with the terminal.

Is there a distro like this? Also installing software will be done via gui, something like synaptic or software center in ubuntu.

Thanks

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Fit_Author2285@reddit

Why am I getting downvotes? KDE Neon is perfect, especially since KDE Linux is in beta.

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DoubleOwl7777@reddit

kde neon isnt developed anymore afaik.

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LFMI2691@reddit

AnduinOS

https://youtu.be/bQAUFgS657w?si=MK38HGGe8yHEi12h

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SP3NGL3R@reddit

That looks really good for this use case. Nice

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MrAjAnderson@reddit

I came here to say the same. Very close in menu options.

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I put Linux Mint on my wife’s laptops over a decade ago and she’s doesn’t even know what the terminal is, much less doing anything with it. I’ve been using Linux as my primary operating system for over fifteen years and I’ve only needed to open the terminal a handful of times. Most of the issues I’ve had, were manageable via the GUI.

If you install a distribution like Mint, Ubuntu or PopOS there is a good chance you’ll never really need to open the terminal. Most of the settings are managed via the GUI. Similar to the terminal that exists in Windows, it’s there, it adds functionality but it doesn’t require you to use it regularly. Use of the terminal in Linux is far less common than you might think.

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dddurd@reddit

Gentoo

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LateStageNerd@reddit

I expect, sooner or later, pops won't be happy with a nerdy OS. Why not try ChromeOS Flex? Easy, peasy. It is Linux based, but not sure I'd call it a distro, but excuse me for cheating a bit. Anyhow, try Flex on its live installer indefinite ... saves settings and files but will not update ... if you like it, install it.

If you want a real linux, install Endless OS Full ... it has 200+ apps ... don't even worry about installing another, likely. And it is immutable (i.e., less breakable). While student oriented, many non-students love it.

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Significant_Pen3315@reddit

Second this

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burimo@reddit

I recommend Bazzite to all people, who want just good OS experience. It somewhat lacks customization, but for people who want it "just work" it is perfect. Also very easy to rollback, if latest patch broke something for you (I'm looking at you, gnome). Also community grows really fast, so it is easy to find solutions for most of the problems

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