Which is why I went Linux. Linux mint plus the libre suite has everything that a windows pc does. Minus all the junk and tracking clutter. 100% control over your data and desktop. impervious to viruses. Incompatible software can be ran in a windows shell called WinE. Best tech move I ever made.
I love my macs. Love them. I just despise the forced obsolescence that Apple does. Coincidentally the Mac that I switched to Linux performs 5-15 times faster than the Mac did (depending on the task).
Linux can be installed as a standalone operating system or it can be installed along side windows. In dual mode you will be given the option to choose which at a boot up screen. As for an install process, or can find it on the Linux mint site. I will try to dig up the specific walkthrough I used. As for external hard disks, I would imagine there are no issues with them given that all the existing 4 internal drives I have in the tower needed no changes to run seamlessly in Linux. But, I can’t speak with certainty because I have t used any external drives in my two Linux machines.
Would that be an easy switch to make from Windows? I work remotely on my laptop all day and can't afford for it to go down, but my interest is highly peaked. Would really love to get away from MicroSoft if possible. Is there anything you would suggest prior to making the change?
Linux mint is light enough to be run from a usb to test it out with no permanent changes to your pc. The Linux mint or Ubuntu are the two versions of the Linux OS I have tried. I like them both but prefer mint because i liked it’s desktop skins the best. Kick around the Linux mint official sight. They have a wealth of info to read. And walkthroughs for every process. There are also multiple message boards there dedicated to Linux. My personal fave is bleeping computer dot com.
Yeah, I figured as much... I'm still using Windows 7 with a good anti scanning software and everything is going fine :) Also have windows update disabled.
Cloned the entire OS and HD in case I need to do a clean restore of Windows...
I look forward to the day when Bill Gates is arrested and tried for mass murder? And have Microsoft bought out and a better Windows OS developed that actually works.
Windows 11 is full of bugs and spyware you know/ BEWARE
I made the mistake of installing windows 11, and uninstalled it the next day. Apart from the INSANE tracking, holy shit opening an image sends information everywhere. And holy shit I hate the UI with the deepest of hate. Killing off start, doing the terribly stupid centered task bar icons. Trying to turn everything into a mobile expierence, etc...
But omg you can literally see dumbed down we get with each windows update --- every update, less customization, more rigid, more "phone expierence like", app driven.
Bought a laptop earlier this year that came installed with Windows 11. I loathe it. Slow from the get go. I also do not like the subtle changes in functionality for simple stuff. Simple stuff like, changing the home page of the browser. Ugh.
Yeah well you know what… I tried windows 10 A while back and it was worth more trouble than it was. I wasted a lot of time with that operating system….
I look forward to the day when Bill Gates is tried and convicted of genocide, and when Microsoft is completely reformed or bought out and strip down 🙂
Which is why I went Linux. Linux mint plus the libre suite has everything that a windows pc does. Minus all the junk and tracking clutter. 100% control over your data and desktop. impervious to viruses. Incompatible software can be ran in a windows shell called WinE. Best tech move I ever made.
And none of my Macs has ever had a Windows update.
I love my macs. Love them. I just despise the forced obsolescence that Apple does. Coincidentally the Mac that I switched to Linux performs 5-15 times faster than the Mac did (depending on the task).
Does Linux Mint run inside of windows or replace windows?
Also, got a write up on installation you can share?
Also also, will switching to Linux fuck up and off my external hard drives (will Linux read the formatting correctly?)
Linux can be installed as a standalone operating system or it can be installed along side windows. In dual mode you will be given the option to choose which at a boot up screen. As for an install process, or can find it on the Linux mint site. I will try to dig up the specific walkthrough I used. As for external hard disks, I would imagine there are no issues with them given that all the existing 4 internal drives I have in the tower needed no changes to run seamlessly in Linux. But, I can’t speak with certainty because I have t used any external drives in my two Linux machines.
Awesome thanks so much.
Do you know if you sacrafice any security/ privacy within Linux if you run it in dual mode?
Linux will read windows formatting, install ntfs-3g.
If you do choose to dual boot then use a second HD to install Linux, not on the same drive, that can cause issues.
Would that be an easy switch to make from Windows? I work remotely on my laptop all day and can't afford for it to go down, but my interest is highly peaked. Would really love to get away from MicroSoft if possible. Is there anything you would suggest prior to making the change?
Linux mint is light enough to be run from a usb to test it out with no permanent changes to your pc. The Linux mint or Ubuntu are the two versions of the Linux OS I have tried. I like them both but prefer mint because i liked it’s desktop skins the best. Kick around the Linux mint official sight. They have a wealth of info to read. And walkthroughs for every process. There are also multiple message boards there dedicated to Linux. My personal fave is bleeping computer dot com.
Buy another HD and swap them over between Linux and Windows when you need one or the other.
Yeah, I figured as much... I'm still using Windows 7 with a good anti scanning software and everything is going fine :) Also have windows update disabled.
Cloned the entire OS and HD in case I need to do a clean restore of Windows...
I look forward to the day when Bill Gates is arrested and tried for mass murder? And have Microsoft bought out and a better Windows OS developed that actually works.
Windows 11 is full of bugs and spyware you know/ BEWARE
Yess windows 7 is great. I used to use a stripped version of XP as well
I made the mistake of installing windows 11, and uninstalled it the next day. Apart from the INSANE tracking, holy shit opening an image sends information everywhere. And holy shit I hate the UI with the deepest of hate. Killing off start, doing the terribly stupid centered task bar icons. Trying to turn everything into a mobile expierence, etc...
But omg you can literally see dumbed down we get with each windows update --- every update, less customization, more rigid, more "phone expierence like", app driven.
Windows 98 4EVER🐸👌❤
Ahhh the good ol days.
Mom!! Get off the phone!! I'm on the internet!!
waits a few minutes while the internet reconnects
(Insert obnoxious screeeeeeching trill as it connects😁)
How do I disable the updates?
Okay for Windows 7 you go to the 'My Computer Folder' and right click Properties
And you will go to System = Look below under: See also /
Now click on: Windows Update = from here click on: Change Settings
And this here is my Backup https://www.ashampoo.com/en-us/shop?showdetails=2159 software... With this I can clone my entire HD
Thanks.
Bought a laptop earlier this year that came installed with Windows 11. I loathe it. Slow from the get go. I also do not like the subtle changes in functionality for simple stuff. Simple stuff like, changing the home page of the browser. Ugh.
I still use an old laptop with windows 7, I am not interested in a ''modern'' computer with a ''modern'' operating system.
Yeah well you know what… I tried windows 10 A while back and it was worth more trouble than it was. I wasted a lot of time with that operating system….
I look forward to the day when Bill Gates is tried and convicted of genocide, and when Microsoft is completely reformed or bought out and strip down 🙂
Never Update Windows. Just like all updates it slows system down so you’ll upgrade
I quit using windows years ago. Linux rules. Loved my Slackware, but for people less familiar Mint or Ubuntu are probably better.
Keep important documents on flash memory/media? No thanks. Just set up your own local server. Terabytes are cheap.
The point is to have nothing connected.