TheFANUM
@TheFANUM@lemmy.world
- Comment on 6* months away now. If you're on 10, do you plan to upgrade? Make the jump to Linux? 2 weeks ago:
Been Linux exclusively for 20 years. Win 11 sure isn’t going to change that
- Comment on 6* months away now. If you're on 10, do you plan to upgrade? Make the jump to Linux? 2 weeks ago:
You can’t. Every single hack/exploit that goes unpatched will be a gaping door for hackers
- Comment on Real 3 weeks ago:
The biggest change from the Windows world will be the different interfaces to choose from. While they’re one of the best features of Linux, the number of choices and strong opinions on the matter can be overwhelming to new users. And everyone in the community is certain that theirs is the best. Don’t stress out about picking the “right” one. You can always change it later (especially if you choose something Ubuntu based). Pick one that has a large user base, good community, and excellent documentation. My recommendation would be Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Linux comes in many different flavors, or “Distributions”. Often shortened to “Distros”. The most obvious difference between Distros is the interface (or “Desktop Environment” or “DE”). It’s not the only thing that sets them apart, but it’s the most noticeable.
I would recommend Ubuntu or any one of it’s variants. The best variants (in my opinion) are Linux mint and Linux Lite. Linux Lite having the most “Windows like” interface. Linux Lite also has additional tools to install common programs that Windows users are accustomed to. Ones that don’t come with other Distros by default.
Until recently Ubuntu used an interface called “Unity”. As of the last couple of releases, they have switched to Gnome. However, they’ve made gnome look a lot like Unity, so you should be able to follow instructions you find on the internet without too much trouble.
Gnome has a ton of customizations available via the “Gnome extensions” website. If you’re willing to relearn how to interact with your computer’s interface, it’s a good fit for someone who wants customization.
Here’s a good article with the basics of getting up and running with Ubuntu.
makeuseof.com/…/migrating-from-windows-7-to-ubunt…
Here’s Ubuntu’s website for downloading and documentation:
The official “Getting starting” guide:
…ubuntu.com/…/try-ubuntu-before-you-install#0
Here’s the list of official Ubuntu Distributions:
www.ubuntu.com/download/flavours
Here’s a great article explaining the difference between the official Ubuntu Distribution (written by an awesome Redditor Killyourfm):
“Forbes: Linux For Beginners: Understanding The Many Versions Of Ubuntu”: forbes.com/…/linux-for-beginners-understanding-th…
Here’s the official install guide:
…ubuntu.com/…/tutorial-install-ubuntu-desktop#0
An install guide for Dual Booting:
…blogspot.com/…/installing-ubuntu-along-side-wind…
And here’s Linux Lite’s official page:
Gnome extensions:
- Comment on Anon uses Windows 5 weeks ago:
What if I told you your inability to do something was not an argument against it?
Ubuntu LTS has worked out of the box on 90% of PC hardware for over a decade
- Comment on Anon uses Windows 5 weeks ago:
This is 100% bullshit. Zero of this is accurate.
Don’t lie on the Internet for attention. It’s embarrassing
- Comment on If I use winrar to compress 80gb of tv and movies. Then can I compress it further by making it an iso? 5 weeks ago:
No. And that’s a bad plan. Uncompressed them, and then reencode them to h256/x265 with handbrake (use the SuperHQ 1080p setting)
- Comment on Leave me alone 5 weeks ago:
Billy?
- Comment on How did you get your job? 1 month ago:
Started company, hired myself, hired others to replace myself, retired in my 30’s (I’m not rich, I just don’t have to work much or at all if I don’t want to).
- Comment on Not trying to choose a side but when did Dems become well wussies? They Have FDR, JFK, OBAMA, Clinton, under their belt. The Reps have Reagan. How come the Dems don't fight fire with fire anymore? 1 month ago:
They’re complicit. They are bought by the same billionaires as the Republicans. As long as you can purchase a politician, we have no functional democracy
- Comment on Why does it seem like many Americans have an arrogant personality trait? 1 month ago:
You and me both buddy
- Comment on Why does it seem like many Americans have an arrogant personality trait? 1 month ago:
We’re arrogant. Hope that helps
- Comment on is it wrong/selfish to cut contact with my trump-supporting father? 1 month ago:
No. It’s the right thing to do