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Now i've been considering moving to linux. I don't have much of a history using a computer and find it tougher to use than my phone. But I also really appreciate the foss movement. I've currently got an old laptop running windows 11 I think and it would prolly speed up with linux too. But I'm afraid I'd fuck smth up trying to download linux, understand it or while using it. Is it worth switching and how different is it to a windows experience.

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[-] fschaupp@lemmy.ml 12 points 6 months ago

I really think you would have a great time with either "Linux Mint" because of its rocksolid philosophy of not breaking stuff or shipping "beta software".

Otherwise a safe option would be a Linux variant with professional support options - just in case you need it. ZorinOS, Tuxedo or Pop_OS! are the most common ones.

Personally i'd take Linux Mint, which in most cases works flawless out of the box. The premium options are nonetheless also great options.

[-] ultra@feddit.ro 3 points 6 months ago

+1 for Linux Mint. It just works unless you try to break it.

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