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Oh right. I assumed it was a reddit admin decision rather than moderator.

I think this is an important consideration too. So much is done from a browser now that getting that right in a Linux install will mean most users are fine for >90% of their tasks (for non gaming tasks that is.)

We’ve come a long way from re-creating space invaders in mode 7 on a BBC Micro during break times at school.

I think the issue is, a Linux veteran is going to be used to all the choices you have, and also know there’s not really one correct answer to most of them. There’s also the effect that when you’ve been doing something long enough to be quite good at it, you overestimate other people’s abilities in the area. Of course there’s an xkcd for that https://xkcd.com/2501/.

So it’s true actually someone that is a windows veteran and has recently worked out the basics of Linux could likely give better advice to another new user.

I think the thing about linux is, the choice is perhaps overwhelming to some at the beginning.

For total beginners I’d point people straight to mint (*) really. https://linuxmint-installation-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ now it is going to give you a choice of edition. But I feel like the info next to each version are accurate. Cinnamon if you want things to look good, MATE if you want something modern looking but also fast and Xfce for something a bit more basic, that will be happier on lower end hardware. You can progress to different distros once you’re familiar with things in general a bit more.

Generally, using Linux you’ll always have a lot of choices. It’s just because everything is very modular.

(*) I’ve never used Mint, just because I’m a bit of a Linux veteran (servers since 1997 or so). But, I’ve heard it’s the best to start with for desktop, and the instructions do seem pretty clear.

I’m posting this on arch, btw.

I drink beer, and I know things.

With 10 upvotes and 2 downvotes (*), it looks clear that veganism is the winner here.

(*) accurate at time of writing.

Most internet forums are this way. Reddit users are also on average more technically literate than average. In fact I’d say it’s the more purely social media platforms where it gets back to close to normal. Twitter/Instagram/Facebook/etc etc.

Yeah, this is what happens when you write laws with vague language. Companies will always err on the side of caution.