I've been a Windows user my entire life, mostly doing tasks like browsing the web, printing documents, and handling basic schoolwork. I'm not too picky about setup complexity, but I really value speed, customization options, and battery life. Here are my specs: 11th Gen Intel i5-1115G4 processor, 8GB RAM, and a 64-bit system. I'm a newcomer to Linux and unsure if it's right for me. If it is, which distribution should I try? Thanks for your help!
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Double-check if any of your courses require software that's only available on Windows. If you need something like a lockdown browser, you might run into some compatibility issues. You could always run Windows in a virtual machine if necessary.
True, schools typically don’t provide the OS, but everything else is usually compatible on Linux.
Switched to Linux, and I haven’t looked back. Trust me, ditching Windows is a good move!
Linux is definitely an option for you! It's customizable, generally faster, and you can improve battery life with tools like TLP. If you stick with basic tasks, I recommend starting with Debian-based distros like Mint or Ubuntu.
Thanks! I’ll probably start with Mint since it’s recommended so much.
Linux Mint is a great starting point, but don’t hesitate to explore other options once you get comfortable!
If you're doing simple tasks, distros like Mint or MX Linux should suit you just fine. They’re user-friendly and run smoothly!
I think you'd love it! Try Linux Mint with the Cinnamon desktop. It's a friendly choice for beginners like you. Just remember to back up your Windows partition before installation!
I've been using Mint for 6 years! It comes with Firefox and LibreOffice, so you'll have the basics covered without the annoying ads.
At my school, we mostly use Google Classroom and Office 365, so I'm not worried about that.