![]() ![]() I really use Linux to help me on my steep learning curve journey towards half understanding computer systems! However, It's unlikely that I will ever replace Windows with Linux as there are just too many programmes, written to work on Windows that do not work (or there are no software versions) on Linux, and things like Wine and VM are not really for me - too much hassle. I'm a basic computer user - internet/e-mail/Libra Office etc, all of which work well on Linux (Google Chrome, Thunderbird et al). I've had this set-up for about a year now. ![]() I also have 17.3 Rosa Cinnamon dual booted with Windows 10 on my main computer. I have Linux 17.3 Rosa and 18.2 Sonya, both Xfce, dual boot on my old backup computer (circa 2003) which I run usually once a week just to keep everything updated. I rarely use Windows but it is there if I need it. But it is child's play to get the printer to work. There are a few things which don't work: I can't get my scanner to work. ice-online" onclick="window.open(this.href) return false However, if I need to use Microsoft Office, I can always run Microsoft Office Online (it's free!): Once I got used to it, it was no problem using it. I am very pleased with Linux Mint, because not only is it solid, but also it looks a lot like Windows if you go with the xfce interface.įor Office, I use Libre Office. I started with Ubuntu, then Lubuntu, then Xubuntu. Having a separate data drive makes my data available in both OSs, because the data drive is always on. wer+switch" onclick="window.open(this.href) return false And I used a SATA power switch to switch between the two OSs: To make life very easy, I went with three hard drives: one for Linux, one for Windows, and one for data. But I felt that a VM wasn't fully the real thing, so I decided to go with a full-fledged install. The best thing about that was, I could switch back and forth instantly. My first Linux install was Ubuntu, and I installed it in a VM (Oracle Virtual Box) inside of Windows. But it didn't take me long to get used to Linux. It was difficult at first, because I was so used to Windows. I got tired of the changes at Microsoft, and with January 2020 just around the corner, I decided it was time to take the plunge, to make sure I would be ready when 2020 rolled around. I switched from Windows 7 to Linux about a year ago. I know I'm really late to the game on this post, but it fits me to a "T", so I'll take a stab at it. I'll post more when I have more to say :) It is a wonderful experience and if it wasn't for the fact that I need to revert back to Windows due to work scenarios.I'd certainly give this OS and its apps the time and space. I'm not too keen on GIMP, so it will take time to "collect" all my fav apps.and start feeling comfy on the new OS.Īll in all.for a FREE OS, and with all the free VIRUS FREE apps in its library of apps, one cannot complain. A lot of apps come standard with Mint, but it took me a few minutes to figure out how to make that screenshot and if I wanted to edit it, it would need to be in GIMP which is the standard graphics app. ![]() Though Mint is very similar to Windows, it will take a week or so to get used to where everything is, discover the various settings/options, get comfortable with ones processes, etc.Ĥ. (Apps open in a flash, web browsing is remarkable faster, etc)ģ. Just running the OS from the USB I can say:ġ. This will happen in a few weeks after I get my upgrade laptop. ![]()
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