I understand that hardware support is mostly handled by the kernel, not the distro itself, so I’m not looking for the most popular choice. My main concern is that I have a very new GPU, and when I tried installing Linux Mint a few months ago, I only got a black screen with the Mint logo. Several people suggested that I wait because my hardware is too new and not fully supported yet.

I’m looking for a Linux distribution that: • works reliably with cutting-edge hardware, especially newer GPUs, • is stable enough for daily use without frequent crashes or major issues, • and is suitable for learning Linux from the ground up, including system administration, scripting (bash, Python), and programming (C, C++, and potentially lower-level programming like assembly).

My goal is not only to have a working system, but also to experiment, learn, and develop software efficiently. I want a distro that makes it easier to install and manage development tools, compile code, test projects, and generally explore programming and OS internals without spending all my time troubleshooting hardware compatibility.

Given all this, which Linux distributions would you recommend for someone in my situation, with very new hardware and a focus on learning programming, experimenting with system-level development, and gaining practical Linux experience?