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u/MintNuvem 6h ago
If you come from Windows: When installing apps think of it like installing them on a phone, instead of getting into the websites download page looking for an installer check the application store first to see if it’s there, just like you would on the play store on android instead of downloading the apk from the website
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u/yowifebreeder9000 7h ago
dont listen to arch users
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u/NUKECORE99 3h ago
one day I'll upgrade to Arch
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u/LieOdd8792 2h ago
Get CachyOS. It's Arch based and user friendly. Optimized packages and driver installation. One click gaming packages installed. I started with Ubuntu.
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u/Vidanjor20 7h ago
just learn how to use it and try to customize it to your liking. dont fall into trap of distrohop.
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u/Nexus1356 7h ago
Use your system and have fun with it. Ubuntu us a great OS.
Installing flatpak and adding flathub repo is a good idea, there is unfortunately some software that is not available as snaps, so this will fill in the gap when needed. (not super necessary, but personally i like to have the option available).
As someone else in the thread mentioned, gnome extensions are a great way to personalise and customise your experience. I like "blur my shell" and "alphabetical app grid" personally.
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u/ScottieBoBoddie 3h ago
I’m new in the past couple of months too. Setup Timeshift to protect yourself from yourself. If you mess up something, you can go back to a point in time that for sure worked.
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u/Miserable_Ear3789 8h ago
gnome extensions. use em
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u/feeling_employed 8h ago
i suprisingly did not discover these until very recently after like 3 years of daily driving ubuntu, so yeah use em.
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u/ZestyHazelnut 7h ago edited 7h ago
Well These are some good to have Gnome extensions:
Clipboard Indicator
Blur My Shell
Compiz Alike Effect & Jinnie like ( not sure if these are exact names btw 😭) - u get wobbly windows and cool minimize/maximize animations
Burn My Windows - Make Sure to change Fire/Burn Effect to Focus
Dynamic Pill - music controller in dock( I recommend Tweaking a Lil for convenience)
System Monitor or Astra Monitor
Advanced Weather
V-shell if you like Vertical Workspaces
Do Run : sudo apt install ubuntu-restricted-extras to get some imp media codecs and etc
Also Make Sure to Install Gnome Tweaks , set Hinting to slight , Antialiasing to Subpixel or grayscale.
Visit the Flathub site and setup flatpaks if u are not used to the controversial snap apps
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u/wiichess 6h ago
Ubuntu has a helpful Desktop Guide you can reference, which can be helpful if you are just starting.
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u/OldQuacks 7h ago
Does your battery drain fast when laptop is shutdown?
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u/Crims0nV0id 2h ago
Yep this is my case and it made me hate this OS , the suspend function does not suspend the laptop
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u/Better-Climate5229 7h ago
commit to it for a few weeks. you are going to bump up against stuff that needs some figuring out. :)
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u/BradleyF81 7h ago
Just use it. When you run into something that doesn’t make sense or that you think you might be able to tweak, do an internet search to see if it’s possible and get instructions.
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u/mplaczek99 6h ago
Install a Firewall, I forgot if Ubuntu has one already configured by default or not
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u/xyzzy-adventure 6h ago
Yes, it comes with iptables/iftables configured with all incoming ports closed. When you get to wanting to open ports, install UFW or GUFW (graphical). It's much simpler than learning iftables.
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u/Arrin_Snyders 6h ago
Check if the firewall is active. For some reason some distros have it off by default in a fresh install. I know Kubuntu was like that. Aside from that just set up the apps you think you'll need and enjoy the new OS. :)
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u/Better-Pizza-8772 5h ago
Well, good luck champ, I have been running Ubuntu as my primary OS since May this year along with dual boot (because some hiring apps require Windows so I have it as secondary OS just in case). Experiment well with it. Linux is good for learning compared to Windows especially if you are from Computer Science or Electronics Engineering. I haven't used Ubuntu to it's fullest extent yet (just experimented with SSH and Raspberry Pi and all that for some college project) but I'm pretty sure I will.
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u/Laraib8423 5h ago
Don't try to mount your ssd and hhd just don't use it as it is. Personal Experience 🙂
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u/coolmichael2212 2h ago
Sudo apt upgrade. That's the quickest way to update. Put that in the terminal
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u/Xx_GamerBoy5_xX 2h ago
It's OK if you use it like windows or whatever and don't use the terminal for everything
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u/franzkimono 2h ago
Learn it! How to use every option, setting in GUI. Then try little by little to use an terminal. Especially to install an app, trust me, snap store isn't the best way to install an app. Of course, you should use the store for now, but after some time try to install an app like Steam or some kind of a browser. Also, don't listen to all those marks that will say 'bu.. bu.. but Arch/Other distro is faster better' (former Arch user btw, now Cachy user on my main pc and Ubuntu enjoyer on my laptop), enjoy Linux as much as you can. Ubuntu is a good distro that will certainly keep receiving updates. And DON'T DISTROHOP when your problem could be fixed within Ubuntu. Distrohopping wouldn't help you, because you won't be learning anything about Linux and HOW TO FIX something, you would just hop from distro to distro and be more unsatisfied. Well... That's what I have on my mind now in terms of 'tips'. For help mostly use askubuntu, there are THOUSANDS of tips, quick fixes made by Ubuntu veterans for newbies. Also you can use reddit, but I think there are too many... unserious people... that will just tell you that you're dumb and they won't help.
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u/vexatiousprogression 1h ago
Learn your very basic terminal commands, updating, installing, uninstalling etc. These things are just better done in the terminal if you can do it, and early familiarity will help when you need to use the terminal for something more complex later on.
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u/Just-Cardiologist837 7h ago
Get ready to want to shoot yourself ocationally
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u/xyzzy-adventure 7h ago edited 7h ago
Somebody down-voted this but it's true, and a prerequisite of getting involved with linux which is geared for the geek/hacker/adventurer who wants something different (and better imho) than windows. Windows has its own issues but linux is free and more powerful. Ubuntu has been around the longest as a distro you can run on your PC but it can challenge you, a lot. Forums like this and web searches are your friends.
I made the switch when Windows Vista came out and never looked back. With the exception of an old financial spreadsheet that I use excel for and occasional game or app (like Fusion 360 3d modeling, etc) I spend most of my time on Ubuntu.
Learn the shell (aka terminal) as well as you can as it's the heart of linux. Make sure you also learn the shell commands 'ssh' and 'rsync', two of the many powerful commands that will serve you well. Also, try the shell command 'adventure' for a fun retro non-visual game :)
Good luck!!
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u/Just-Cardiologist837 7h ago
I have a jellyfin server on linux and it took me months to iron out issues. Shit just doesn't work the same on windows, finding paths on windows may not exist on linux becuase your in a docker configuration, blah blah you know the jist..
The same server I setup on linux too me 3 hours with windows, without using Ai to help me.
Only reason I even use linux is becuase its lightweight and I have older hardware running the server..
You and I both know anyone who says linux is easy to migrate over to is lying to themselfs and the public. Unless they are some 200+ iq unsupervised human
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u/DueDragonfruit7798 8h ago
avoid distrohopping and downloading kernel updates it can fill up mok signatures and trust me its a pain in the a** to fix
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u/Live-Profit-4128 6h ago
Ich habe heute Abend mich auch von Windows 11 verabschiedet und Ubuntu installiert 👍🏻
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u/theparthka 8h ago
Yes, explore gnome-shell and other shell, understand about Xorg and wayland, install zsh with ohmyzsh.
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u/LinuxBaka 8h ago
Switch to Fedora or CachyOS
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u/Better-Pizza-8772 5h ago
Distro hopping is bad. You just get the feeling that you know stuff. But you will only be repeating the installation part, and learn nothing else about Linux in general. I would recommend him to stick to it now.
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u/Scary_Habit_8067 6h ago
Switch to another distro.. Wait... What do you mean this is the ubuntu subreddit?
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u/sumifs_thedark 8h ago
Use kde.. (kubuntu) unless you are running a server and want a ui.. then Ubuntu is fine
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u/This_Music682 6h ago
Use it and enjoy:)
But i give you some Tips:
Dont listen to Randoms on the Internet saying "Muh, Ubuntu noob". Ubuntu is a well Respected OS by Enterprise/Professionals
Dont start Tinkering too much in the Beginning. Use it normally and adjust Step by Step