this post was submitted on 08 Jul 2025
19 points (80.6% liked)

Linux

11813 readers
109 users here now

Welcome to c/linux!

Welcome to our thriving Linux community! Whether you're a seasoned Linux enthusiast or just starting your journey, we're excited to have you here. Explore, learn, and collaborate with like-minded individuals who share a passion for open-source software and the endless possibilities it offers. Together, let's dive into the world of Linux and embrace the power of freedom, customization, and innovation. Enjoy your stay and feel free to join the vibrant discussions that await you!

Rules:

  1. Stay on topic: Posts and discussions should be related to Linux, open source software, and related technologies.

  2. Be respectful: Treat fellow community members with respect and courtesy.

  3. Quality over quantity: Share informative and thought-provoking content.

  4. No spam or self-promotion: Avoid excessive self-promotion or spamming.

  5. No NSFW adult content

  6. Follow general lemmy guidelines.

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
 

Thinking nothing more wonky than mint/pop!/bazzite/elementary. I know there is never “one” perfect one but feeling like trying something new on this machine that’s at least somewhat push button. 
Since it no longer receive regular updates from Apple I just want to keep this machine available for use when needed.

I’m pretty comfortable on the above ones I mentioned. I’m not a coder/engineer so I tend to lean heavily on flatpaks and such, though if I have to go into the terminal occasionally I can usually poke my way around

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] LandedGentry@lemmy.zip 1 points 22 hours ago (4 children)

Last time I ran mint the Wi-Fi drivers didn’t work But that was two or three years ago. Do yours?

[–] Bort@hilariouschaos.com 1 points 21 hours ago (3 children)

Everything worked for me on my dell xps 9700 out of the box except the fingerprint reader

[–] LandedGentry@lemmy.zip 0 points 20 hours ago (2 children)
[–] jimmy90@lemmy.world 1 points 18 hours ago

I think driver wise Linux is almost all the same as they are all in the kernel

I would recommend giving bazzite a go. But if performance is an issue then mint with xfce might be the sensible choice

load more comments (1 replies)
load more comments (1 replies)
load more comments (1 replies)