Linux_Is_Best,
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I have updated my list of recommended Linux distros for newbies.

  1. Mx Linux (KDE)

  2. Ultramarine Linux (KDE)

  3. Ubuntu Budgie

  4. Ubuntu Cinnamon

  5. Fedora KDE spin

Linux_Is_Best,
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  1. Mx Linux

Still number 1, because in the consumer world, DEB packages rule the world. Flatpaks helps close that gap, but most 3rd party apps are still going to be DEB.

Beyond the Debian base, Mx Linux offers a complete out of box experience. It may include a bit more apps than a minimalist may like, but it works, and you don't need to install and configure your OS after install.

MX Linux boots on everything, including 32-bit systems. If you wanted to give life to a low power laptop, this it

Linux_Is_Best,
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  1. Ultramarine Linux (KDE)

The hard pill to swallow for Debian users is RPM packages experience fewer breakages. This adds a level of stability, especially for the newbie who may not know what they are doing.

Ultramarine Linux takes Fedora and brings it to the next level, by incorporating all those non-free (non-open source) drivers, firmware, and media codecs.

In truth, Mx Linux only hold onto its number 1, because it works on low-power systems and the wide availability of Deb packages.

remenca,
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@Linux_Is_Best what about budgie as DE? I have always wondered how it might be but I am too lazy to install it

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