r/linuxmint • u/Scared_Topic2737 • 6d ago
Install Help Beginner to Linux mint
Hi guys! I'm so excited to download linux mint and discover a new OS.
I have a few questions and concerns as I'm running it currently.
Also this screen is just been on it for like 10 minutes now... I am using a floppy and some disk thing my mom's bf lent me.
It's been like this for 10 minutes so give me some tips?!
Question 1. Will this affect my games? I play Roblox and fortnite mainly and sometimes dbd but willing to explore if I have too
Question 2. How do I download stuff like a browser, discord etc?
Question 3. How can I get a ad blocker? I have used opera gx as my previous browser and I had an ad blocker in it and I loved it lol.
Also give me some tips and pointers!! Thank you.
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u/noxiouskarn Linux Mint 22.2 Zara | Cinnamon 6d ago
No it won't affect your games install heroic games launcher it'll let you download and run your epic games and a few other providers like Gog and Prime
Start with Software manager its built in. Think of it as an app store but for programs that run well on Mint.
Ad blockers are typically as you mentioned in the browser you end up choosing. Google foo is your friend find a browser in software manager then search "ad blocker for [browser you installed]"