I installed Ubuntu for a friend recently, they love it. There is a new one called Clear Linux, looks slick but I couldn't get it to install on a brand new laptop.
I've tried a few distributions, and Ubuntu is pretty ease to install. I am pretty happy with the Pop!_OS flavor. In other distributions I used to spend a lot of time fiddling with configurations, which I don't mind, but Pop has pretty much worked out of the box for me.
When you decide to take the plunge it's good to have another computer with an internet connection handy (or even a phone in a pinch) for those moments when you don't know what to do.
I've been dabbling in Linux for about 5 years. Sometimes it's great. Sometimes it's catastrophically bad. I recommend having 2 computers running different distros for when one inevitably and inexplicably stops working.
Old school techie here .... started operating mainframes in 1973 ... no screen ... had to use teletype:)) 6 of my 7 computers run Ubuntu Zorin. Very stable, runs great, windows like interface.
I installed Ubuntu for a friend recently, they love it. There is a new one called Clear Linux, looks slick but I couldn't get it to install on a brand new laptop.
DO IT!!
I've tried a few distributions, and Ubuntu is pretty ease to install. I am pretty happy with the Pop!_OS flavor. In other distributions I used to spend a lot of time fiddling with configurations, which I don't mind, but Pop has pretty much worked out of the box for me.
When you decide to take the plunge it's good to have another computer with an internet connection handy (or even a phone in a pinch) for those moments when you don't know what to do.
I've been dabbling in Linux for about 5 years. Sometimes it's great. Sometimes it's catastrophically bad. I recommend having 2 computers running different distros for when one inevitably and inexplicably stops working.
Old school techie here .... started operating mainframes in 1973 ... no screen ... had to use teletype:)) 6 of my 7 computers run Ubuntu Zorin. Very stable, runs great, windows like interface.
Are these user friendly for the uninitiated? Will a person with little technological knowledge or talent be able to load and use these os?
What do you think about Qubes or TAILS?
I have used both those, but not in a while, I don't remember Qubes tbh, I used it once, just to test it, years ago.
I like Ubuntu and Mint for most uses. Tails and Kali are great tho. You better be careful with Kali tho.
Yeah I got a new laptop and have been considering trying TAILS on a flash drive, for starters anyway 👍🏽 Thanx!!
DO IT! Message me if you have trouble. For a flash drive I recommend Ubuntu, Clear or TAILS.
Ubuntu - Easiest
Clear- Prettiest
TAILS - Most powerful
Kali - TOO powerful.