Hi…

  • I don’t know what to say in the introduction, but in brief I have some questions about Linux, which were formed after trying some distributions on DistroSea and observing Linux communities on the Internet. Can you help with the answer?

  1. I liked Gnome DE interface very much, but whenever I look at the empty workspace after closing an app , I feel that something is missing (sorry, I have been using Windows for almost 15 years). Is there an add on - or any other way - to install some apps on workspace? Or do I have to get used to it as it is ?

  2. I read that Linux is more problematic on laptops than on personal computers, is this true? If so…what are the usual problems and is there a way to avoid them?

  3. Are there any distributions that come with the minimum pre-installed apps ? … I mean not even a video or music player

  4. If I want to delete a pre-installed app (let’s say the default browser), can this be done easily or does it require root, like Android?

  5. Does rooting invalidate the system from obtaining updates?

  6. I read that switching DEs is easy… but how exactly is it done? Something in the settings, or downloading the interface independently, or customizing it to be similar to the other, or something else?

  7. Lazy question : What are wayland and docker? I see a lot of people mentioning them

  • Sorry for the many questions, and thanks in advance
  • Presi300@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    1. GNOME has an entire extension ecosystem. Look up “gnome extension manager” on flathub.

    2. Yes, Linux can be more problematic on some laptops. Especially ones with realtek wifi/Bluetooth or Nvidia/Intel hybrid graphics.

    3. Yes, try EndeavorOS.

    4. Linux gives you the full power to delete whatever, whenever. You can delete anything and everything you want without needing any workarounds.

    5. No. Linux by default gives you root access. It’s a thing you just get. In fact you need it to update most* distros. You don’t need to “root” Linux. Root privileges are a given on most distros.

    6. Install the other DE’s package from your distro’s repos, logout and the login interface should have an option to change your DE, the next time you login.

    7. It’s… Complicated. TL;DR Wayland is the more modern display server that most distros and desktops are in the process of moving to. I’d suggest using it over X11, wherever possible. As for docker, that doesn’t really matter for desktop use.