Good summary of the Gnome issues.
I too use Mate, and am very satisfied.
...
Back on the recommendation thing:
First, very few noobs to Linux have any experience in installing any kind of operating system... So I don't advertise they start learning until they are well versed in backing up their data and installing their existing system from scratch.
..... however
Years ago I set up a laptop for my wife with Debian Mate, configured it to make launching her apps super easy (one click). She was a former Windows user, but adapted rapidly and was thankful for the simplicity and speed.
Also, meanwhile I have installed similar for about a dozen other users, all successful.
....
Summary: know the user.
Protect Their irreplaceable Data!
Do Not recommend any huge learning curve.
EDIT: yes I do recommend Debian over "the others"
I feel they should enlist the help of someone more experienced for
the initial install,
Backup,
and configuration of their most desired apps.
I too use Mate, and am very satisfied.
...
Back on the recommendation thing:
First, very few noobs to Linux have any experience in installing any kind of operating system... So I don't advertise they start learning until they are well versed in backing up their data and installing their existing system from scratch.
..... however
Years ago I set up a laptop for my wife with Debian Mate, configured it to make launching her apps super easy (one click). She was a former Windows user, but adapted rapidly and was thankful for the simplicity and speed.
Also, meanwhile I have installed similar for about a dozen other users, all successful.
....
Summary: know the user.
Protect Their irreplaceable Data!
Do Not recommend any huge learning curve.
EDIT: yes I do recommend Debian over "the others"
I feel they should enlist the help of someone more experienced for
the initial install,
Backup,
and configuration of their most desired apps.
Statistics: Posted by sdibaja — 2024-10-12 18:01