I have just installed Linux Mint on my laptop - was running Ubuntu, but Mint looks like beeing a better optionfor me. I found the installation much better, and I love the desktop.
Installing PlatformIO and compiling Tasmota went with no problems, and I have tried to compile most of the chips available in latest release. Only had to add access to USB to be able to upload the code:
sudo usermod -a -G dialout $USER
then log out and log in and upload works like a dream. I am using Windos 11 as my primary OS, but it's easier to set up Linux so I think I am going to use my Laptop in the future to change and comile Tasmota.
All the best from
Ulf H