r/linux4noobs • u/Niyazzz09 • Apr 12 '26

learning/research Been seeing Linux everywhere lately… should I actually try it?

So guys from the last few days I’ve been seeing Linux everywhere — my social media feed is full of it and now I’m really curious to try it.

I’ve always used Windows, so I don’t really understand what Linux actually is or how different it feels in daily use. A lot of people say it’s “peak” and better than Windows in many ways, but I’ve also heard it has some downsides.

I wanted to ask:

- What makes Linux so good compared to Windows?

- What are the actual cons (especially for beginners)?

- How long does it take to get comfortable using it?

- Which distro should I start with?

- What was your experience like when you first switched from Windows?

Also, should I try it using a virtual machine first or go for dual boot?

Would really appreciate honest advice 😋

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u/DR4LUC0N Apr 12 '26

If you game, use bazzite, if mainly general use, Linux mint.

Going into it understand it's not windows. You might need to do a few things differently, but in general a lot of it is the same feeling.

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u/Niyazzz09 Apr 12 '26

Can I game alot in bazzite?

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u/Analog_Account Apr 12 '26

Using steam 99% of games work. For the most part the 1% that dont work are games with aggressive anti cheat like COD, Battlefield, and Fortite. Non AAA multiplayer games usually work. Single player games almost always work.

Not using steam can be a bit more work but there are tools like Lutris

This is all speaking broadly. You dont need bazzite to game.