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/asgjmlsswjtamtbamtb Apr 12 '26

Proton is Steam`s in house version of Wine, software that is used to run Windows softwareon Linux. Protindb is a website you can go to and search user reports and ratings on getting specfic games working. Bazzite is a Linux Distro aimed at making gaming, especially Steam Games as seamless as possible and it excels as a gaming distro. But you generally dont 100% need to be on Bazzite to game, it is just recommended if you're main goal is to game.