Dabbling for the first time in Linux starts with choosing a Linux distribution. A typical “Linux” system is built up of software from many different open-source projects, including the Linux kernel.

One great thing about Linux is that it's not homogeneous. It's a vast and diverse ecosystem of distributions. While some distros can seem inaccessible to newcomers, there are plenty of others that are ...

Before you “just switch to Linux,” know this.