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 removed 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.

  • Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    51·
    10 months ago

    Probably the most important thing to ask before you do anything is, do you have someone who can fix the computer if you screw it up? Installing Linux means removing Windows, so if you get half way through and get stuck, you’re going to be left with a computer that doesn’t work. Will you be able to recover it, or have someone who can?

    Once you’re on the desktop, most of what you do is going to be very similar to Windows, except most of the programs will have different names. I would imagine that the vast majority of people can use Linux once it’s installed, especially if they’re in your situation, where they’re not used to computers and don’t have any habits from Windows.

    • SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.comOP
      41·
      10 months ago

      Oh my thats an issue. I don’t know anyone who uses linux. In my country everyone just has pirated windows as I do. Thanks for the warning.

      • neidu@feddit.nl
        10·
        10 months ago

        Create a linux mint install USB. When you boot from it, you’ll be in a fully functional linux OS, without installing anything. This way you can try it out before making a commitment.

        Although a recurring recommendation is to install linux on a second PC to try it for a while.

      • Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        3·
        10 months ago

        It doesn’t have to be someone who knows Linux, you just need to be able to get back to a working computer. If it means going back to Windows until you know more, that’s fine, just keep learning :)

      • d3Xt3r@lemmy.nzM
        2·
        10 months ago

        Are you sure about that? Most countries around the world have a Linux user group of some sort. Find out what your local group is called, get in touch and I’m sure you’ll be able to find someone who’ll be more than happy to help.

        https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/LinuxUserGroups

        If your country isn’t on the above page then Google for (your country name) "Linux User Group"