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I've always wanted to switch to Linux so why not start now. The question is, what really is best for me? Should I experiment with various distributions? Are there varying levels of security with them? And more curiously, what is Poal using?

Mint looked like a great place to dip my toes, but I was thinking either openSUSE or Arch based on one of the guides posted here.

Any and all advice is appreciated!

I've always wanted to switch to Linux so why not start now. The question is, what really is best for me? Should I experiment with various distributions? Are there varying levels of security with them? And more curiously, what is Poal using? Mint looked like a great place to dip my toes, but I was thinking either openSUSE or Arch based on one of the guides posted here. Any and all advice is appreciated!

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openSUSE is a great and very mature choice. Check the Gecko variant if you want something perhaps more suitable for a first time user.

There are varying levels of security, but still every linux distribution is pretty secure.

The main difference though is the desktop environment you choose. MATE is a good balance of everything, KDE if you are used to Windows look and feel, Gnome if you are after the smartphone look, Cinnamon is pleasant like eye candy, XFCE is minimalist. There are a few others as well but these are the basic choices.