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Moving Between Operating Systems and Desktop Environments
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XDA ☛ NixOS broke my brain, but now I can't use anything else
Linux is a different operating system experience for many, and switching to it can be intimidating. Distros like Ubuntu have done a great job of simplifying the user's experience and focusing on graphical ways of doing things. Windows users aren't accustomed to CLI package management, and there's a learning curve to understanding it. I'm quite familiar with Linux, but some distros can truly test your patience. NixOS literally reworked my brain as I had to kind of relearn and adapt to the way it does things.
NixOS’s declarative approach is not everyone's cup of tea, and installing packages will make your head spin at first. But as I grew more accustomed to the OS, I really couldn't look back. Let's discuss how this new approach Linux distro fared in my experience and whether it's worth your time or not.
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XDA ☛ 6 things I loved and hated when I switched from GNOME to KDE Plasma
Switching desktop environments is never just about visuals, even though that is what grabs your attention first. After years of using GNOME, its opinions had quietly shaped how I worked, how I navigated windows, and what I expected from my system. Moving to KDE Plasma forced me to reexamine those assumptions in ways I did not fully anticipate. Some changes felt immediately liberating, while others made me nostalgic for GNOME’s restraint.
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XDA ☛ One of the best Linux distros for Windows escapees just got easier to troubleshoot
If I had to recommend a Linux distro to people who want to escape the Windows ecosystem, my first port of call is always . It's a great little operating system to cut your teeth on, and you can either distro hop into other pastures or stick with Linux Mint. There's really no wrong way to go about it.
Well, there's good news for people who want to give Linux Mint a try but don't want to troubleshoot things into the early morning. The distro has just received the Linux Mint 22.3 beta release, and it comes with some really nice diagnostics tools.