r/FindMeALinuxDistro • u/Pony7065 • 3d ago

Dell EBT 2250 with Linux?

Anyone running Linux with this system if so which distro would you recommend ?

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u/1369ic 12h ago

I don't know if you've installed anything yet, but I'd advise you to stick with something that runs a current kernel, something like Fedora, Arch, and maybe Solus. I say this because I bought a laptop with a Intel Core Ultra 5 in December, and it took several months before the drivers got into the kernel and working with a distro. Fedora runs new kernels as they're released, more or less, and it's OOTB configruation is top-notch. Arch or an Arch-based distro would also have the most recent kernel, but you generally have to do more DIY configuration with Arch. Solus is a good alternative, but they're a little more conservative. Drivers often get backported into distros/kernels, so other distros may work fine, but newer kernels often have improvements to drivers and configurations for newer hardware. For example, my audio didn't work at all (except Bluetooth) when I got the laptop, then one day after a kernel update it popped up. It was pretty basic, but it worked fine. A few updates later the system started reporting a lot more options for audio. This is how it goes sometimes when you get new hardware. It takes a while for someone to write the drivers and get them into the kernel.

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u/Pony7065 11h ago

Haven’t installed still have windows I am just worried about losing Dell support assist program makes my system run smooth. Also waiting for fedora 45 and or mint in Dec those are big updates

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u/1369ic 10h ago

I understand that. I dual-booted Windows on my Thinkpad for a few months mainly for firmware updates. It was an all-new model, so I was sure there'd be firmware updates, but I wasn't sure if the Linux firmware updater would support it. I used Fedora daily, and would log into Windows once a week or so to look for updates. Double-check the Mint kernel and so forth. It's based on an Ubuntu long term support version, and then Mint itself only upgrades the whole thing once a year or so. Doesn't mean you won't get updates, but it's built on an older base and your computer is new. If you really like Cinnamon, Fedora has a Cinnamon spin to consider.

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u/Pony7065 10h ago

I will be running fedora on my laptop once 45 comes. I had Linux in all my computers it’s just I installed back on all of them for the certificate updates and Bios updates. So wanted to have those keys registered so when going back to Linux I don’t have to worry about that.

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u/Keyvan_KR 2d ago

Depends on what you want to do? Gaming? Do you use adobe? Is Microsoft office a must have?
You’ve got to provide more information.

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u/Pony7065 2d ago

No gaming. I don’t care much for MS office I can use libre office just every day speed and stability and security. Maybe like Debian, Mint , Fedora, ? Is Alpine any good, Solus ?

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u/Keyvan_KR 2d ago

Fedora or mint. Debian tends to trail behind with kernel optimisation and speed.
I’d go fedora tbh, KDE or gnome , I’ll leave that up to you

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u/Pony7065 2d ago

Sounds good. Will I lose by deleting the Dell support assist program that came with my computer? Keeping it upgraded ? It came with 5060 ti not sure fedora supports that

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u/Keyvan_KR 2d ago

Afaik, installing Linux doesn’t void the warranty. Also you can always reinstall using the recovery program.
Make sure you update all of the firmware (tpm, UEFI, disk) using “dell command update application” BEFORE installing fedora.
I’m surprised that you say no gaming since you have a RTX5060 Ti 😅
Anyways, Fedora supports the graphics card, so no worries about that.
It’s two steps to get it up and running

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u/Pony7065 11h ago

It came with 8 gb of ram so the video card kinda sucks but everything is else is strong. I don’t care much because I don’t game and 16 gb would have been nicer

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u/Prestigious_Wall529 2d ago

Given Ubuntu was an option at time of purchase, any Linux distro intended for 64bit PCs should be fine.