This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ===== Choosing the Right Distro for You! ===== * **Speaker**: Kevin Burkeland * **Room**: HC 203 * **Time**: Sun 10:25 am – 10:55 am * **Format**: Lecture (30 Min + Q&A) * **Difficulty**: Introductory * **Track**: Education * **Presenter Location**: In-person * **Experience**: umpteenth time speaking ==== Description: ==== Linux is cool — but where do you even start? For beginners, the sheer number of distributions, desktop environments, and choices can feel overwhelming. This session breaks everything down in a friendly, accessible way with **no prior knowledge required**. Kevin will walk through what a “distro” actually is, how different desktop environments shape your experience, and why you might choose one distribution over another. If you’ve been dragged to LinuxFest by a friend and are still trying to figure out what’s going on, this is absolutely the session for you. **Target Audience:** * People who were dragged here by someone else and are trying to figure out what the heck is going on