I have a #linuxdesktop question: my wife has bought a new laptop and has agreed to give #Linux a go, but with the condition that "I don't want to have to keep typing things in like you do", referring to me using i3wm and extensively using the command line.

I don't think she's particularly bothered about having a UI which is similar to Windows, MacOS, etc., so I'd like to set it up with something clean and minimalist, but it needs a graphical launcher and point-and-click file management etc. - basically the ability to do standard things without opening a terminal.

Any recommendations? I feel like I'm out of touch with what the modern options are.

@philcowans

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My quick advice: Start with Linux Mint (Cinnamon edition). It usually provides the best balance of modern functionality, ease of use, and stability for a first-time desktop user! 😊 Let me know if you have more questions! (4/4)