This Week in Plasma: day/night theme switching
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This Week in Plasma: day/night theme switching
Welcome to a new issue of This Week in Plasma!
Every week we cover the highlights of what’s happening in the world of KDE Plasma and its associated apps like Discover, System Monitor, and more.
Every week we cover the highlights of what’s happening in the world of KDE Plasma and its associated apps like Discover, System Monitor, and more.
My experience daily driving a Linux phone in 2025.
When I first started using Linux (a while back), I began wondering whether it was possible to buy a Linux phone or at least some mobile device—like a tablet—that could run a full Linux OS. Of course, the big names like Pine64 and Purism (Librem) were my first discoveries in the mobile Linux world. However, after researching what they offered and the pricing, I was disappointed. Availability was almost non-existent, and the specs-to-price ratio wasn’t encouraging. (I understand it's harder to make a Linux smartphone than an Android one, but the value still didn’t seem appealing.)
So, I started thinking about what could be used as a Linux-based mobile device and stumbled across a deal on a Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet. I installed Arch Linux on it and used it for a while, testing all its features. (The tablet is still with me today and serves as an ideal school device.)
But this story isn't about the tablet—it’s about what came next.
# Discovering PostmarketOS
I found out about PostmarketOS, which immediately caught my attention. I looked at the list of supported devices and decided the best option to test mobile Linux would be the Xiaomi Mi A1. It had decent specs, was affordable, and, most importantly, the bootloader could be unlocked easily with just a single
# Setting Up and Testing
I began by installing PostmarketOS and exploring desktop environments. I tested both Plasma Mobile and Phosh, ultimately settling on Phosh.
Then came transferring all the necessary apps and testing the software ecosystem through GNOME Software. In my opinion, the ecosystem is surprisingly good—I found everything I needed. The quality and usability of the apps were hit-or-miss, mostly because many were Electron wrappers, which made the phone feel sluggish.
Once I realized how resource-intensive those apps were, I switched to using Firefox (mobile) for most things. This change dramatically improved performance. Even banking apps, which I was initially worried about, worked fine through their web interfaces.
# Limitations and Workarounds
The only major downside was that I couldn't connect my TicWatch C2+ to the phone. I couldn’t find a way to keep a WearOS app running in the background the way Android does. I also tried Waydroid, which worked, but used too many resources to be useful for daily tasks.
One of the most interesting aspects was convergence. The Xiaomi Mi A1 doesn’t support HDMI over USB, so I couldn't experience “true” convergence (i.e., using the phone as a desktop when connected to a monitor). But I did connect a mouse and keyboard and tried running some desktop apps—and, surprisingly, they worked better than expected. If HDMI output had been possible, it could’ve been a very capable setup for lightweight and even some heavier tasks.
There were a few hardware-related issues. For example, when I received calls, audio wouldn’t automatically switch to the earpiece, so I couldn’t hear the other person. After manually adjusting the audio settings, everything worked fine. The camera was completely unsupported, but again, that’s a hardware issue, not a limitation of Linux itself.
# Final Thoughts
Now, in 2025, I can fairly and confidently say that it is possible to use a Linux-based phone as your daily driver. It may not be as polished or comfortable as Android or iOS, and yes, it still feels like it's in a semi-experimental state—but it’s functional, and with the right setup, quite usable.
Considering that just a few years ago (before 2018), PostmarketOS couldn’t even place calls, the progress is impressive. Support for new devices is improving, and Linux-first phones are slowly gaining traction.
Even now, it's possible to completely drop Android or iOS and rely on Linux alone—if you're willing to accept a few trade-offs. And with the way things are moving, the future for mobile Linux looks
When I first started using Linux (a while back), I began wondering whether it was possible to buy a Linux phone or at least some mobile device—like a tablet—that could run a full Linux OS. Of course, the big names like Pine64 and Purism (Librem) were my first discoveries in the mobile Linux world. However, after researching what they offered and the pricing, I was disappointed. Availability was almost non-existent, and the specs-to-price ratio wasn’t encouraging. (I understand it's harder to make a Linux smartphone than an Android one, but the value still didn’t seem appealing.)
So, I started thinking about what could be used as a Linux-based mobile device and stumbled across a deal on a Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet. I installed Arch Linux on it and used it for a while, testing all its features. (The tablet is still with me today and serves as an ideal school device.)
But this story isn't about the tablet—it’s about what came next.
# Discovering PostmarketOS
I found out about PostmarketOS, which immediately caught my attention. I looked at the list of supported devices and decided the best option to test mobile Linux would be the Xiaomi Mi A1. It had decent specs, was affordable, and, most importantly, the bootloader could be unlocked easily with just a single
fastboot command (unlike most Xiaomi devices, which I had experience with).# Setting Up and Testing
I began by installing PostmarketOS and exploring desktop environments. I tested both Plasma Mobile and Phosh, ultimately settling on Phosh.
Then came transferring all the necessary apps and testing the software ecosystem through GNOME Software. In my opinion, the ecosystem is surprisingly good—I found everything I needed. The quality and usability of the apps were hit-or-miss, mostly because many were Electron wrappers, which made the phone feel sluggish.
Once I realized how resource-intensive those apps were, I switched to using Firefox (mobile) for most things. This change dramatically improved performance. Even banking apps, which I was initially worried about, worked fine through their web interfaces.
# Limitations and Workarounds
The only major downside was that I couldn't connect my TicWatch C2+ to the phone. I couldn’t find a way to keep a WearOS app running in the background the way Android does. I also tried Waydroid, which worked, but used too many resources to be useful for daily tasks.
One of the most interesting aspects was convergence. The Xiaomi Mi A1 doesn’t support HDMI over USB, so I couldn't experience “true” convergence (i.e., using the phone as a desktop when connected to a monitor). But I did connect a mouse and keyboard and tried running some desktop apps—and, surprisingly, they worked better than expected. If HDMI output had been possible, it could’ve been a very capable setup for lightweight and even some heavier tasks.
There were a few hardware-related issues. For example, when I received calls, audio wouldn’t automatically switch to the earpiece, so I couldn’t hear the other person. After manually adjusting the audio settings, everything worked fine. The camera was completely unsupported, but again, that’s a hardware issue, not a limitation of Linux itself.
# Final Thoughts
Now, in 2025, I can fairly and confidently say that it is possible to use a Linux-based phone as your daily driver. It may not be as polished or comfortable as Android or iOS, and yes, it still feels like it's in a semi-experimental state—but it’s functional, and with the right setup, quite usable.
Considering that just a few years ago (before 2018), PostmarketOS couldn’t even place calls, the progress is impressive. Support for new devices is improving, and Linux-first phones are slowly gaining traction.
Even now, it's possible to completely drop Android or iOS and rely on Linux alone—if you're willing to accept a few trade-offs. And with the way things are moving, the future for mobile Linux looks
bright.
My next step
I bought a Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite on an online auction for 2 USD, and will proceed to setup postmarket os on the new device so I will have a similar performance as on the Mi A1 but a working camera. Then a will proceed to use it as my new daily driver.
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My next step
I bought a Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite on an online auction for 2 USD, and will proceed to setup postmarket os on the new device so I will have a similar performance as on the Mi A1 but a working camera. Then a will proceed to use it as my new daily driver.
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Any DAW with linux support thats actually good?
Im getting so bugged having to dual boot and just ”waste” storage space for a drive that runs FL studio and cs2 essentially. I just wanna ise all my drives for my Linux setup but i cant find any daw that is atleast kinda similar to fl. Ive tried FL with lutris but it was running horribly.
Are there any daws that compete with ableton and fl for linux? Or is atleast pretty good like davinci and gimp
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Im getting so bugged having to dual boot and just ”waste” storage space for a drive that runs FL studio and cs2 essentially. I just wanna ise all my drives for my Linux setup but i cant find any daw that is atleast kinda similar to fl. Ive tried FL with lutris but it was running horribly.
Are there any daws that compete with ableton and fl for linux? Or is atleast pretty good like davinci and gimp
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Ksk Royal, "Android 16 finally brings native linux support with full GPU acceleration. . . . This is android 16 canary build running on my pixel 7a. With this update, android can now run Linux GUI Apps and even full desktop environment with hardware acceleration."
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ANDROID 16 RUNS LINUX W/ GPU ACCELERATION (FINALLY) 🤯
Android 16 finally brings native linux support with full GPU acceleration. Since Chrome OS already has built in Linux Support that lets users run Linux VMs and GUI applications and it looks like google is heading in the same direction with android. This…
Is there a device between a smartphone and a laptop?
I’m looking for (or thinking about building) a device that truly combines the best of both worlds, something like:
Has a keyboard and touchpad like a laptop but also allows touch use on the screen like a phone.
Runs a full Linux distro (not just Android with Linux layered on top).
Works as a real phone: calls, SMS, decent camera, mobile data, notifications.
Portable enough to carry in a small bag or fanny pack, no need for a large backpack.
Can stay always on, receiving notifications and calls like a normal phone.
Has multiple ports (USB, HDMI, headphone jack, Ethernet).
I can quickly take it out of my bag to pay for something via NFC or Pix, answer a call, or reply to a message.
The idea is for it to be practical: for example, if I go to the bakery, I just take the device out of my bag and pay for the bread instantly, but I can also use it like a laptop for gaming, video editing, browsing, multitasking, and coding.
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I’m looking for (or thinking about building) a device that truly combines the best of both worlds, something like:
Has a keyboard and touchpad like a laptop but also allows touch use on the screen like a phone.
Runs a full Linux distro (not just Android with Linux layered on top).
Works as a real phone: calls, SMS, decent camera, mobile data, notifications.
Portable enough to carry in a small bag or fanny pack, no need for a large backpack.
Can stay always on, receiving notifications and calls like a normal phone.
Has multiple ports (USB, HDMI, headphone jack, Ethernet).
I can quickly take it out of my bag to pay for something via NFC or Pix, answer a call, or reply to a message.
The idea is for it to be practical: for example, if I go to the bakery, I just take the device out of my bag and pay for the bread instantly, but I can also use it like a laptop for gaming, video editing, browsing, multitasking, and coding.
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whats your linux org
https://preview.redd.it/e1naunbadqgf1.png?width=765&format=png&auto=webp&s=3ed63a76afd10b38372ca9875b40ca835ca13a81
I've seen this same link to whatsyourlinux.org being posted multiple times with identical wording, like some kind of copy-pasta. The guy posting it already got banned once. Does anyone know what this is about?
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I've seen this same link to whatsyourlinux.org being posted multiple times with identical wording, like some kind of copy-pasta. The guy posting it already got banned once. Does anyone know what this is about?
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A C++ cron at Bologna Airport
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GitHub
GitHub - GiuseppePuleri/NanoCron: A lightweight, custom cron system written in C++ designed for containerized applications with…
A lightweight, custom cron system written in C++ designed for containerized applications with advanced logging and robust job management. - GiuseppePuleri/NanoCron
Slow Boot Time on Fedora KDE After Enabling Secure Boot - USB Device Denoscriptor Error
Hi everyone, I'm new to Linux and recently did a clean install of Fedora KDE (running kernel 6.15.8.200.fc42.x86\_64, also tested 6.14.0-63 with the same issue). After enabling Secure Boot to boot into Windows, I noticed a significant boot delay when returning to Fedora. During boot, I see three dots on the screen, and pressing ESC reveals a 45-second countdown with the following error:
USB 1-11: device denoscriptor read/64, error -110
[ *** ] Job systemd-udevd.service/stop running (34s / 45s): Shutting down
Once KDE loads, it takes a few seconds for my mouse and keyboard to become responsive.Additionally, I occasionally see this error (not sure if it's related or if it was present before):
amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: [drm] *error* EDID checksum invalid
Here are my USB devices (lsusb):
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0bda:5411 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTS5411 Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 174c:2174 ASMedia Technology Inc. ASMT2307
Bus 001 Device 004: ID 046d:c349 Logitech, Inc. LogiG MKeyboard
Bus 001 Device 005: ID 0bda:5411 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTS5411 Hub
Bus 001 Device 006: ID 0b05:1b9b ASUSTek Computer, Inc. USB Audio
Bus 001 Device 007: ID 046d:c08b Logitech, Inc. G502 SE HERO Gaming Mouse
Bus 001 Device 008: ID 0b05:19af ASUSTek Computer, Inc. AURA LED Controller
Bus 001 Device 009: ID 1b1c:0c3f Corsair iCUE LINK System Hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0bda:0411 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Hub
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 174c:3174 ASMedia Technology Inc. ASMT2307
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 0bda:0411 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 008 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 009 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 010 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Error lines in (dmesg | grep -i usb):
[ 6.461628] usb 1-11: new high-speed USB device number 10 using xhci_hcd
[ 11.986392] usb 1-11: device denoscriptor read/64, error -110
[ 27.858406] usb 1-11: device denoscriptor read/64, error -110
[ 28.145350] usb 1-11: new high-speed USB device number 11 using xhci_hcd
[ 33.491685] usb 1-11: device denoscriptor read/64, error -110
[ 49.362436] usb 1-11: device denoscriptor read/64, error -110
[ 49.476180] usb usb1-port11: attempt power cycle
[ 49.912649] usb 1-11: new high-speed USB device number 12 using xhci_hcd
[ 54.713213] usb 1-11: Device not responding to setup address.
[ 59.726145] usb 1-11: Device not responding to setup address.
[ 59.933437] usb 1-11: device not accepting address 12, error -71
[ 60.113477] usb 1-11: new high-speed USB device number 13 using xhci_hcd
[ 64.914087] usb 1-11: Device not responding to setup address.
[ 69.926037] usb 1-11: Device not responding to setup address.
[ 70.141267] usb 1-11: device not accepting address 13, error -71
[ 70.148084] usb usb1-port11: unable to enumerate USB device
[ 75.953419] usbcore: registered new interface driver snd-usb-audio
My motherboard is an Asus Strix X870-A Gaming, my graphics card is a Raden RX7900XTX and my CPU Ryzen 7 9800X3D (onboard Radeon gpu)
What I've tried so far:
* Switching between kernel versions (running 6.15.8 , tried 6.14.0-63).
* Turn off Aura in Bios (although still showing in lsusb command)
* Tried turn off secure boot
* update and upgrade Fedora
* unplug all usb devices (and change keyboard and usb port)
Could this be related to Secure Boot, a USB device issue, or something else?
Hi everyone, I'm new to Linux and recently did a clean install of Fedora KDE (running kernel 6.15.8.200.fc42.x86\_64, also tested 6.14.0-63 with the same issue). After enabling Secure Boot to boot into Windows, I noticed a significant boot delay when returning to Fedora. During boot, I see three dots on the screen, and pressing ESC reveals a 45-second countdown with the following error:
USB 1-11: device denoscriptor read/64, error -110
[ *** ] Job systemd-udevd.service/stop running (34s / 45s): Shutting down
Once KDE loads, it takes a few seconds for my mouse and keyboard to become responsive.Additionally, I occasionally see this error (not sure if it's related or if it was present before):
amdgpu 0000:03:00.0: [drm] *error* EDID checksum invalid
Here are my USB devices (lsusb):
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0bda:5411 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTS5411 Hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 174c:2174 ASMedia Technology Inc. ASMT2307
Bus 001 Device 004: ID 046d:c349 Logitech, Inc. LogiG MKeyboard
Bus 001 Device 005: ID 0bda:5411 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTS5411 Hub
Bus 001 Device 006: ID 0b05:1b9b ASUSTek Computer, Inc. USB Audio
Bus 001 Device 007: ID 046d:c08b Logitech, Inc. G502 SE HERO Gaming Mouse
Bus 001 Device 008: ID 0b05:19af ASUSTek Computer, Inc. AURA LED Controller
Bus 001 Device 009: ID 1b1c:0c3f Corsair iCUE LINK System Hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0bda:0411 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Hub
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 174c:3174 ASMedia Technology Inc. ASMT2307
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 0bda:0411 Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 008 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 009 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 010 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Error lines in (dmesg | grep -i usb):
[ 6.461628] usb 1-11: new high-speed USB device number 10 using xhci_hcd
[ 11.986392] usb 1-11: device denoscriptor read/64, error -110
[ 27.858406] usb 1-11: device denoscriptor read/64, error -110
[ 28.145350] usb 1-11: new high-speed USB device number 11 using xhci_hcd
[ 33.491685] usb 1-11: device denoscriptor read/64, error -110
[ 49.362436] usb 1-11: device denoscriptor read/64, error -110
[ 49.476180] usb usb1-port11: attempt power cycle
[ 49.912649] usb 1-11: new high-speed USB device number 12 using xhci_hcd
[ 54.713213] usb 1-11: Device not responding to setup address.
[ 59.726145] usb 1-11: Device not responding to setup address.
[ 59.933437] usb 1-11: device not accepting address 12, error -71
[ 60.113477] usb 1-11: new high-speed USB device number 13 using xhci_hcd
[ 64.914087] usb 1-11: Device not responding to setup address.
[ 69.926037] usb 1-11: Device not responding to setup address.
[ 70.141267] usb 1-11: device not accepting address 13, error -71
[ 70.148084] usb usb1-port11: unable to enumerate USB device
[ 75.953419] usbcore: registered new interface driver snd-usb-audio
My motherboard is an Asus Strix X870-A Gaming, my graphics card is a Raden RX7900XTX and my CPU Ryzen 7 9800X3D (onboard Radeon gpu)
What I've tried so far:
* Switching between kernel versions (running 6.15.8 , tried 6.14.0-63).
* Turn off Aura in Bios (although still showing in lsusb command)
* Tried turn off secure boot
* update and upgrade Fedora
* unplug all usb devices (and change keyboard and usb port)
Could this be related to Secure Boot, a USB device issue, or something else?
Any suggestions to diagnose or fix the slow boot and USB error? I’d also appreciate tips on addressing the amdgpu EDID error if it’s relevant.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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Is there any validity to the claim that the pending expiry date for a signing key will render Secure Boot unusable for many Linux distributions?
According to this article ("Linux users are about to face another major Microsoft Secure Boot issue"), the current "signing key supporting Secure Boot on Linux is about to expire," and this will prevent many Linux distributions from being able to boot with Secure Boot.
The article claims that older machines (essentially pre-2023 unless they've had relevant firmware updates) will need an OEM firmware upgrade, or that Linux users of such machines will need to manually add the relevant signing key to their BIOS, otherwise Secure Boot will need to be disabled.
I'm quite used to articles generating clickbait and fearmongering, but this looks as though it might have some truth behind it, albeit not actually scary.
What is the real story?
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According to this article ("Linux users are about to face another major Microsoft Secure Boot issue"), the current "signing key supporting Secure Boot on Linux is about to expire," and this will prevent many Linux distributions from being able to boot with Secure Boot.
The article claims that older machines (essentially pre-2023 unless they've had relevant firmware updates) will need an OEM firmware upgrade, or that Linux users of such machines will need to manually add the relevant signing key to their BIOS, otherwise Secure Boot will need to be disabled.
I'm quite used to articles generating clickbait and fearmongering, but this looks as though it might have some truth behind it, albeit not actually scary.
What is the real story?
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TechRadar
Linux users are about to face another major Microsoft Secure Boot issue
A signing key supporting Secure Boot on Linux is about to expire
Linux Distribution for V-Server
Over the past five years, I have not dealt with Linux due to a lack of necessity. However, due to a new project and the purchase of a V-Server, this topic has become relevant again. The following should run on the server:
Email server Rocket Chat Cloud connection To-do system ERP/CRM system Plex Firewall
The provider offers the following distributions:
Alma Linux, Fedora, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Debian
I would be grateful for any good tips for a secure and easy-to-administer Linux distribution.
Thanks a lot in advance
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Over the past five years, I have not dealt with Linux due to a lack of necessity. However, due to a new project and the purchase of a V-Server, this topic has become relevant again. The following should run on the server:
Email server Rocket Chat Cloud connection To-do system ERP/CRM system Plex Firewall
The provider offers the following distributions:
Alma Linux, Fedora, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Debian
I would be grateful for any good tips for a secure and easy-to-administer Linux distribution.
Thanks a lot in advance
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KDE dev Joshua Goins brought XP-Pen Artist 22R Pro support to Linux 6.17 as part of the We Care About You Input - KDE Goals project.
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The XP-Pen Artist 22R Pro works on Linux now
It’s been almost two years since my last update on the project, what changed? And if you aren’t familiar with what I’ve been working on, here’s a quick recap.
Wanting to switch to linux
Hello Everyone
I am a Windows user, been using it for past 10-12 years, currently I am in college, and I wanted to try a new OS ( linux) I researched about it, went onto youtube
Learned about some of the benefits, have seen many distributions of it, like arch, ubuntu, fedora etc
There are loads of different distributions, and I have seen some videos, saying NO GUI is there on linux.
I code on my machine usually C++ and java or some Android dev stuff, and currently thinking about web3.
Now I have multiple questions-
Please Answer them
1) I am thinking of dual booting the linux os, as I have windows lifetime subnoscription so don't want to loose that, and just for switching between the them, is that good or will it affect my system performance (i5-12 HX) (16 GB) (1 TB SSD)??
2) Which distribution will be the best for me, personally I liked fedora because of its gui, but I want something on which I can learn more about the functions and stuff so which distribution to go for?
3) Should I part my SSD, before installing linux?
4) Which creator to watch, in order to understand the whole OS, from installation to everything?
5) will switch to fedora in the end, Idk when but I will, so is that good?
6) will battery life increase, as linux takes very less resource
6) and last just how to start, where to start?
What the are the benefits you all got from switching from win to linux, and what are the benefits you got?
TLDR:
1. Is dual booting Linux with Windows safe? Will it affect system performance?
2. Which Linux distribution is best for me if I want to learn deeply (I liked Fedora)?
3. Should I partition my SSD before installing Linux?
4. Which YouTube creators should I watch to learn Linux from installation to advanced use?
5. Is Fedora a good choice for long-term use?
6. Will battery life improve after switching to Linux?
7. How and where should I start my Linux journey?
8. What are the benefits of switching from Windows to Linux that others have experienced?
I will be very thankful for your response. :)
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Hello Everyone
I am a Windows user, been using it for past 10-12 years, currently I am in college, and I wanted to try a new OS ( linux) I researched about it, went onto youtube
Learned about some of the benefits, have seen many distributions of it, like arch, ubuntu, fedora etc
There are loads of different distributions, and I have seen some videos, saying NO GUI is there on linux.
I code on my machine usually C++ and java or some Android dev stuff, and currently thinking about web3.
Now I have multiple questions-
Please Answer them
1) I am thinking of dual booting the linux os, as I have windows lifetime subnoscription so don't want to loose that, and just for switching between the them, is that good or will it affect my system performance (i5-12 HX) (16 GB) (1 TB SSD)??
2) Which distribution will be the best for me, personally I liked fedora because of its gui, but I want something on which I can learn more about the functions and stuff so which distribution to go for?
3) Should I part my SSD, before installing linux?
4) Which creator to watch, in order to understand the whole OS, from installation to everything?
5) will switch to fedora in the end, Idk when but I will, so is that good?
6) will battery life increase, as linux takes very less resource
6) and last just how to start, where to start?
What the are the benefits you all got from switching from win to linux, and what are the benefits you got?
TLDR:
1. Is dual booting Linux with Windows safe? Will it affect system performance?
2. Which Linux distribution is best for me if I want to learn deeply (I liked Fedora)?
3. Should I partition my SSD before installing Linux?
4. Which YouTube creators should I watch to learn Linux from installation to advanced use?
5. Is Fedora a good choice for long-term use?
6. Will battery life improve after switching to Linux?
7. How and where should I start my Linux journey?
8. What are the benefits of switching from Windows to Linux that others have experienced?
I will be very thankful for your response. :)
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