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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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[-] CaptKoala@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

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).

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