No 'wrong' first distro—pick what you want, but know some are harder to set up EndeavourOS is an easier Arch-based pick—now with a refreshed ISO for simpler installs Ganymede Neo updates: Calamares ...
There are so many great Linux distributions that are perfectly suitable for new users, but RefreshOS is quickly rising to the top of my list.
Plenty of proof that a Linux distro can be polished, stable, and easy to use.