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14. Linux on the desktop is garbage

Sun Oct 20, 2024, 01:16 AM

Oct 2024

I quit using Linux way back in 2007, every update just destroyed the operating system. It was extremely difficult to find help in the Linux community. The only suggestion they offered was to try another distro.

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I think the Microsoft hatred is a disease.

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Giving up on Microsoft after they stop supporting W10 with security updates [View all] ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 OP

If you don't need windows specific apps run Linux. bullimiami Oct 2024 #1

I have no experience at all with Ubuntu ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #2

Puppy Linux is easy synni Oct 2024 #8

Maybe up to and including Windows XP era computers. hunter Oct 2024 #16

Linux on the desktop is garbage ItsjustMe Oct 2024 #14

I have to heartily disagree with that. bullimiami Oct 2024 #15

I recommend learning Linux on a second machine. hunter Oct 2024 #17

Windows 11 runs great on my 10 year old HP. ItsjustMe Oct 2024 #3

Ubuntu is a good option like mentioned. duncang Oct 2024 #4

My device will double boot, so... ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #5

Yes. duncang Oct 2024 #10

Android is not an upgrade HelpImSurrounded Oct 2024 #6

MS isn't stopping Win 10 updates for another year. TwilightZone Oct 2024 #7

That's encouraging ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #9

Try linux IbogaProject Oct 2024 #12

Mint Linux is very easy to install & use RainCaster Oct 2024 #13

I've used Linux LPBBEAR Oct 2024 #18