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				Why on earth would you use a Ubuntu release with short support cycle?
If you aren't into learning Linux all the way (Arch), and neither enterprise level things (Red Hat), and neither self administration of rock-solid server things (Debian), then your best options are either Mint (LTS) or Manjaro (RR). - 
				
				@priyanshu-zeon me too. Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is for the win. Long term support matters. More stable, more guides, longer to last.
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				Better question: Are u familiar with Linux?
Many stories here on devRant would have been preventable if people would familiarize with the ecosystem before trying to take a nosedive into the unknown.
Linux strength lies in being a multi user os.
Familiarize yourself with root less, home environment for your language and not nuking the OS by utilizing root and you can do coding with a lot of fun. - 
				
				@IntrusionCM These days, the strength of Linux is in some more aspects. It doesn't spy on you, and it doesn't pester you with forced and untested updates.
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				@Fast-Nop Yes. But multi user is definitely a blessing.
Especially later when docker / virtualization / mounts etc come into play and you know what fails and why. XD
Wasn't meant as an exclusive strength, more like a "unlocking multi user and understanding permission systems is a thing that will save you a lot of pain". - 
				
				@atheist Avoiding Windows is always a helpful advice - though sometimes, it may be diifficult to follow.
 
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