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Every time I try switching to Linux I run into some issue I just cant fix and go back to windows, currently pirated win10 IOT LTSC. Last time it was getting the USB ports to recognize an ESP32, the time before that graphics card drivers, the time before that it would either take ages to boot or not boot at all, the time before that software I couldnt get to run.
Maybe try another distro? Mint 22.1 works just fine right out of the box, and at this point Claude provides actual support better than scouring 3 forums in case you need small tweaks. Other than some proprietary fingerprint reader I never use, every machine I've used it on has been fine.
You can just do a live install from USB and test it before even installing.
I don't bother testing using live boot anymore, often hardware will work on the live image but not work after it's installed.
Needing to try random distros is part of my frustration with Linux, I just want one that works out of the box.
OK, well what I'm trying to tell you is that unless you have some exotic hardware, Mint has the reputation of working right out of the box. Not great for gaming, so if that's a deal breaker, then that's it.
Or very recent hardware. 22 is based on Ubuntu 24.04, which shipped with version 6.8 of the kernel which is from March 2024. That excludes all of Nvidia's 50 series, AMDs RX 9000 series, AMDs 9000 series CPUs/boards, Intel's Core 200 series/chipsets, Arc B series GPUs.
Sure your 5090 might boot and display a picture, but that thing aint gonna work right.
Lies! Linux never has issues!
My laptop's Linux install currently isn't corrupt and won't boot, honest!
Disclaimer: I actually like Linux a lot, JFC the windows hate is crazy...