What do I need to know to run Linux as my desktop?

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On 2022-04-17 08:23, Snyder, Alexander J wrote:
> "Working knowledge of CUPS" is probably not required. Been using tons
> of flavors over the decade and I still have no functional
> understanding of what CUPS is, beyond what the acronym means.
> 
> For years, I've used HP printers and scanners, and if they haven't
> worked out of the box, then HP has a Linux installation utility that
> has never failed me.
> 
> Personally I do not prefer Debian/Ubuntu, but that's a Pepsi vs. Coke
> argument ... if you're familiar with it, stick with it. Although you
> may find other Ubuntu spins like Mint or Cinnamon more pleasing to the
> eye. I've never used either, per the mention above, but I read
> reviews.

About 6 years ago I was running Mint Cinnamon before my switch.  I had 
tried Kubuntu and did not like it.  I'm thinking simple - Ubuntu for 
servers and Ubuntu desktop (Gnome).  Maybe I will not like it and move 
back to Mint.

I understand Mint forked Gnome 2 and modified it to create Cinnamon.

We will see what happens....

Thanks for your feedback!!


> 
> Thanks,
> Alexander
> 
> Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S22+
> 
> On Sun, Apr 17, 2022, 07:14 Keith Smith via PLUG-discuss
> <plug-discuss at lists.phxlinux.org> wrote:
> 
>> Had to move to Windows for business reasons about 5 or 6 years ago.
>> I
>> see no reason that I cannot return to Linux on my desktop.
>> 
>> I use Ubuntu for servers so I am thinking of moving to Ubuntu
>> desktop
>> which is Gnome.  Please no flame wars.
>> 
>> My question is what do I need to know to run Linux as my desktop.  I
>> 
>> know I will need to understand and have working knowledge of CUPS,
>> however what else?  I am hoping to be able to get my scanner
>> working.
>> 
>> What else?
>> 
>> I am using VirtualBox so I can do a trial run.
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