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Q&A: What’s the best way to learn Linux?

Posted on October 19, 2021

Question from Marvin: I recently replaced my 2013 era Acer laptop with a new Windows 10 PC.

I used the Acer both for business and personal use but I’ve never really felt comfortable with that.

I read your article about replacing Windows with Linux and I’d like to install Linux on the Acer laptop since Windows 7 is no longer safe to use.

I plan to use the new Windows 10 machine strictly for my business.

The thing is I know absolutely nothing whatsoever about Linux and I have a couple of questions about it: [Read more…]

Want a version of Linux that looks just like Windows 11?

Posted on September 20, 2021

I’m often asked which version of Linux looks and works most like Windows, and my usual answer is Linux Mint with the Cinnamon Desktop.

Now that Windows 11 is here, you Linux aficionados might be wondering when a Windows 11 look-alike version of Linux will show up.

Well, guess what? It’s already here!

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Q&A: Which version of Linux should I replace Windows XP with?

Posted on March 1, 2021

Question from Carlos V.: I have an older laptop that’s still running Windows XP and I have question about it.

I read your post about replacing Windows with Linux, and since XP has been orphaned by Microsoft I’d like to do that so I can keep using this machine.

My laptop is a Dell Latitude D620 that has been upgraded to 4GB of RAM and 320GB hard drive. I’m not sure about the video card if that matters.

Can you recommend the best version of Linux to install on this computer? There are so many Linux versions to choose from and I have no idea which one to pick.

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Give an old PC new life by replacing Windows with Linux

Posted on October 29, 2020

Do you have an older computer that you’re thinking about replacing because it runs too slowly?

Well, there is a much cheaper alternative (it’s free!) for you to consider.

I know how enticing the idea of simply junking it and replacing it with a brand new PC can be, but you might be better off replacing the operating system instead.

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