Ian
@divetrainer.bsky.social
Former scientist now working in technology. Working to try and get more comfortable with Python and backend development frameworks to help build a better more inclusive internet
I think the best way to think of it is like a car/bike, there are cars/bikes tuned specific ways that meet certain requirements. Ubuntu, in my opinion, would be classified as a sedan/10speed bike. Plenty of things there to get you from A to B and plenty of ways to optimize/change to make your own
October 16, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I think the best way to think of it is like a car/bike, there are cars/bikes tuned specific ways that meet certain requirements. Ubuntu, in my opinion, would be classified as a sedan/10speed bike. Plenty of things there to get you from A to B and plenty of ways to optimize/change to make your own
I don’t quite get the analogy here but that’s okay! I recommended Ubuntu due to the thoroughness of their documentation, there are plenty of great distros and everyone’s mileage will definitely vary depending on background!
October 16, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I don’t quite get the analogy here but that’s okay! I recommended Ubuntu due to the thoroughness of their documentation, there are plenty of great distros and everyone’s mileage will definitely vary depending on background!
documentation.ubuntu.com/desktop/en/l...
Easy “try out” documentation but other Linux flavors have the same boot off usb to try it but I’ve found Ubuntu to be easiest for those just wanting to try :)
Easy “try out” documentation but other Linux flavors have the same boot off usb to try it but I’ve found Ubuntu to be easiest for those just wanting to try :)
Install Ubuntu Desktop
In this tutorial, we’ll download and install Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 LTS on your laptop or PC. If you’ve never installed an operating system, don’t worry: Ubuntu makes the process very easy. You’ll en...
documentation.ubuntu.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:18 AM
documentation.ubuntu.com/desktop/en/l...
Easy “try out” documentation but other Linux flavors have the same boot off usb to try it but I’ve found Ubuntu to be easiest for those just wanting to try :)
Easy “try out” documentation but other Linux flavors have the same boot off usb to try it but I’ve found Ubuntu to be easiest for those just wanting to try :)