I'm considering switching my 10-year-old computer, which originally had Windows 8.1 and now runs Windows 10, over to Linux. The machine is getting really slow, likely due to its age and being designed for an older operating system. I doubt it can handle a Windows 11 update, so I'm exploring other options like Linux.
My main concern is whether switching to Linux would help or if I'd just face the same performance issues. I'm familiar with Ubuntu as I used it through WSL for school, but I know there are many different Linux distributions out there. I want to know if I can run my existing programs and games (primarily Steam and Minecraft) after the switch. Can anyone suggest which version of Linux might be a good fit and whether my files will be safe during the transition?
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I just moved to Linux Mint from Windows, and I had no issues keeping my files! I backed them up on another partition before installing. Mint is great for anyone switching from Windows, plus it's stable and user-friendly. Just look up some installation guides, and you'll be good to go!
You might find that Linux performs better than your current setup. But remember, if you have an older graphics card, some games might be tricky, especially if they have anti-cheat mechanisms. It’s worth preparing for dual-booting, so you can have both systems if needed. Just make sure to back up your files!
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