Linux
Welcome to c/linux!
Welcome to our thriving Linux community! Whether you're a seasoned Linux enthusiast or just starting your journey, we're excited to have you here. Explore, learn, and collaborate with like-minded individuals who share a passion for open-source software and the endless possibilities it offers. Together, let's dive into the world of Linux and embrace the power of freedom, customization, and innovation. Enjoy your stay and feel free to join the vibrant discussions that await you!
Rules:
-
Stay on topic: Posts and discussions should be related to Linux, open source software, and related technologies.
-
Be respectful: Treat fellow community members with respect and courtesy.
-
Quality over quantity: Share informative and thought-provoking content.
-
No spam or self-promotion: Avoid excessive self-promotion or spamming.
-
No NSFW adult content
-
Follow general lemmy guidelines.
view the rest of the comments
Debian is not a beginner distro. It requires some knowledge and advanced setup. Mint is the default for new users nowadays.
LMAO, only because RTFM became a bad word.
You too can use debian, the only prerequisite is knowing how to read.
Well I personally think having to read documentation ,manually set up sudoers and add repos is worse for the first impression than installing a distro that mostly just works.
FYI: If you leave out root password on install, it instead sets your user up with sudo privileges.
How can a new user know that? Same with the domain name that Debian installer asks you to enter.
FWIW: I'm not arguing for or against Debian as a beginner friendly distribution. Just mentioning that you don't have to set up sudo manually.
I installed Debian at least 3 times and don't remember ever seeing that message.
It has for sure been there for at least a decade now. I think most people autopilot through OS installs.