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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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About to throw my first install party, any tips? (jlai.lu)

submitted 2 days ago by Courantdair@jlai.lu to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hi there, I'm about to organize an install party for my local community with the help of two other Linux enthusiasts. Has anyone ever done that here? Do you have any tips on which distro to install or what people absolutely need to know before leaving the room?

On the distro side I'm thinking fedora or Linux mint buy I have no experience with the latter, it just seems very beginner-friendly.

I'm also planning to start with a quick presentation on what is linux and the basis (distribution, package manager, root, ...).

Also, I don't know how much time we need (I guess it depends on how many people show up but we'll certainly limit to 10 or so per party).

Thanks for your help 🙂

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[–] Shareni@programming.dev 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Fedora is great, but it's also the only distro I've had fail to boot after a fresh install and update.

Mint for sure. The slower release cycle is definitely better for nontechnical people, but show them how to install flatpaks from the app store.

[–] transscribe7891@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago

agreed on Mint. Fedora seems to be more on the new, cutting edge side while Mint is stable and reliable. Much more beginner friendly because there's less likely to be errors or niche issues, at least in my experience.

[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Fedora, like other distros, keep multiple previously known-good copies available to boot. If you have an issue with one after an update, just boot to the last one prior to boot and rerun updates.

This issue can happen with any distro, though rare.

[–] Shareni@programming.dev 3 points 2 days ago

It was either failing before grub or wasn't in the list, I can't remember now but I know rollbacks were not a possibility. If I remember correctly I had to reboot once after the install, then update, and then reboot once again to have the updated system boot.

This issue can happen with any distro, though rare.

I've used Linux for about 15 years, and that was the only time a fresh install crapped out on me.