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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).
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Can you remember a password?
I tried helping someone with their steam deck and they got stuck because they didn't know what they set their password to.
That aside, start with running Linux on a liveboot USB. It is very easy. See how it is for yourself and decide from there
In fairness, I frequently forgot my steamdeck root password, because the need to use it was so few and far between. If you're always in game mode, then there's almost 0 reason that I'd need my password.
I agree, but this was instantly. Like sub-10 minutes. . .
Been there. Frustrating af
This is what I did, I've been using windows since 98.
I am now on Linux Mint full time, it had it's teething issues (also not my first distro) but all it took was some DDGing and persistence. I actively cringe when I'm forced to boot into windows for something now.
As I've said in previous comments, it's absolutely worth the effort, spend some time on different distributions, every distro is a little different. On this note, absorb as many suggestions from the Lemmings as possible, regarding Linux and FOSS they really know their shit.
Basically, tread your own path, ask for help if you need it and do it at your own pace, in your own direction. Everyone's needs are different, the distro list is as long as it is for a reason.
You really do just need to fuck around to find out (what you like).