I'm recommending #Linux distros to my students.

[ftranschel@norden.social]

@josh What major?

In STEM, I'd argue the only correct answer is #arch/#gentoo/#nix, because you really want them to understand how the system actually works.

Outside of that bracket, I'd prefer #Mint (Debian Edition) or #pop_OS, because they are not tainted like #Ubuntu.

But then again if the idea is to have a conversation about alternatives *at all*, then #Ubuntu is probably fine ‍️

[tragivictoria@mastodon.catgirl.cloud]

@josh@fediscience.org both Ubuntu or Fedora are gonna be good. Their usually quite user friendly

[arutaz@social.n2.mikronod.se]

@josh Debian stable