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You need to start with Linux mint. The errors you are mentioning are common in ubuntu, crashes happen and popup all the time on my ubuntu installations too. But never on Mint. Mint is based on the stable version of ubuntu, that it has long term support and it’s regularly getting updates to make it even more stable and secure. So please start with Mint, or Debian 12 (although Mint is better for new users).
Any BT adapter I’ve tried has worked with Linux, to be honest. The only problematic ones are some old ones from Broadcomm for the Mac.
Yes, LibreOffice will create good documents. But if you prefer to read older documents in MS format, you might also want to check out OnlyOffice because it is considered more compatible with MS formats. Install both, see which one works best for you.
Elementary is good looking and OK as an OS (especially after the updates to be more stable), but consider also a modified Linux Mint. It’s even more stable with more GUI settings, and it’s the one considered to be the best Linux to start with (although Elementary is ok too). By using the Cinnamenu alternative menu for Cinnamon, you can make it look simpler and nicer: https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/391/944/352/704/129/original/7e2ced150dbc8932.png or https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/449/026/620/365/505/original/28489c56e1e24902.png and you can also setup the XFce version of Linux Mint (they have 3 flavors), to look like MacOS too: https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/009/681/581/279/504/original/1a7e0d9f6abf8779.png
I got an X280 with 8 GB of RAM a few months ago, works great with Linux. Paid just $175. It even works with Haiku OS! Pic: https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/731/895/755/005/386/original/1b09c5a0d636d9a5.jpg
From arch’s site:
Tip: make sure btrfs_x64.efi driver is installed, it can be installed manually by copying from /usr/share/refind/drivers_x64/btrfs_x64.efi to esp/EFI/refind/drivers_x64/btrfs_x64.efi, or you can install all drivers with the refind-install /dev/sdx --alldrivers option.
Warning: btrfs_x64.efi does not support raid1c3/4.
If you prefer non-kde apps, then consider Vala. It’s a young-ish language and it’s well suited for Gtk apps.
First, update your computer’s BIOS/firmware. If that doesn’t fix it, then try Arch, or Fedora beta. If the problem exists there too, then it’s a kernel issue in general, and it might get fixed in the future. OR, if the computer BIOS is buggy, Linus has been clear that they won’t do workarounds for buggy firmwares. In which case, you’d need a new computer that’s actually compatible with Linux.
Most of the computers out there have buggy firmwares that go around for Windows, but Linus has been adamant that he wouldn’t do workarounds because they bloat the kernel.
No, forget anticheat games. It’s not possible to create a “fake” rootkit. If it was possible, they would have done it for Windows too, and it would defeat the purpose of anti-cheat. So, just don’t run these games. They don’t worth your security.
I use Linux sine 1999 and I prefer Mint. It works just fine for everyday users. The thing wiht Mint is that it has setting panels for most things, and it makes sense as a design. It might not have the latest support, but what it does, it does well. The same can not be said about other distros in conjunction to care-free users.