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Ryan2025

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Registered: 2025-04-26

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This is the best Linux for desktop use!

I’m new to Linux and was searching for a lightweight distro for my aging MacBook Pro (4GB RAM, Retina display). First, I tried Bodhi Linux—super fast, but HiDPI support was shaky (tiny menus, fuzzy apps). Then, I discovered Q4OS—and wow, it’s been amazing!
Why I Love Q4OS:

✨ Smooth on 4GB RAM – KDE Plasma runs flawlessly, even with 20+ Firefox tabs + 1080p videos!
✨ Retina-Friendly – No more squinting; everything scales perfectly.
✨ Pretty & Customizable – The Look Switcher makes it easy to switch themes (I’m hooked!).
Two Tiny Wishes for the Next Version:

    Wi-Fi Driver Help – My Mac’s Broadcom Wi-Fi didn’t work out of the box (common in Linux).

        Fix? I used Bluetooth tethering (lifesaver!), but USB tethering would’ve been easier.

        Suggestion: Maybe include the driver or improve USB tethering detection?

    CJK Fonts Please! – Korean websites showed □□□ until I installed fonts-noto-cjk.

        Idea: Adding these fonts by default (or during setup) would help Asian users!

Final Thoughts?

Q4OS turned my old MacBook into a speedy, stylish machine—way better than I expected! If you’re on similar hardware, give it a try.

P.S. To the Q4OS team: Thanks for your hard work! This distro deserves more love. ?

q4osteam

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Registered: 2015-12-06

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Re: This is the best Linux for desktop use!

Welcome to the forum

CJK Fonts Please! – Korean websites showed □□□ until I installed fonts-noto-cjk.

What desktop profile did you apply upon the installation ? It should install fonts for your specific locale. If not, it's a bug and we will address it.

What locale are you using ? Type in terminal to get it:
$ echo $LANG
and post it back.

crosscourt

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From: Wash DC

Registered: 2017-05-07

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Re: This is the best Linux for desktop use!

Welcome to the forum Ryan2025.  I also use KDE and its a lot lighter than people realize and runs well on 4gb of ram. KDE is really stable and works well on a variety of hardware with a ton of customizations and features.

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Q4OS Aquarius 5.x KDE   Dell Inspiron 3670, Dell Latitude 5450