My usual counterpoint is, I&#x27;ve been installing Linux on a wide variety of hardware, desktops, random laptops, etc., for a long time with virtually no problems, but I&#x27;m a little particular about the distro I use...<p>Since Mageia broke off from Mandriva in 2011, I&#x27;ve used them exclusively (and I used Mandriva before that, since 2009).<p>I&#x27;m not sure how they do it, or what the magic is, but they have been absolutely flawless for me.  The last several laptops I&#x27;ve bought, I&#x27;ve dropped a Mageia CD and everything <i>just works</i>.  No futzing with command lines <i>ever</i>.<p>I&#x27;ve forgotten nearly all of my old arcane linux knowledge.  I wouldn&#x27;t know how, for example, to fix pulse if I had to, but you know, I&#x27;ve literally never had to!<p>If you are even a little curious about Linux anymore, I&#x27;d suggest downloading the Mageia KDE livedvd and giving it a go.