Your pc runs flawlessly on Linux. Depending on the age of your pc, you might want to try a dressed down version:
Antix. https://antixlinux.com/ (warning: sysvinit) SLitaz: https://www.slitaz.org/en/ Puppy: https://puppylinux-woof-ce.github.io/
Or go Full blown: MXlinux on systemd or sysvinit. https://mxlinux.org/
systemd or sysvinit/runit
The difference is very basic and has to do with the first step in the booting process. There is a host of discussion going on, and the basics of that discussion comes down to ideology. They all get the job done. in the end effect, it influences some of the commands on the CLI, but as most users are not CLI users but graphical interface users (GUI) it does not make a lot of difference. Systemd is often a bit slower. So, if you are running a limited resource pc, an old pc, then sysvinit/ runit may be more appropriate.
Keep in mind, though, that some packages or appimages require systemd. Like Lokinet, or Mullvad VPN. But of course, in the latter case, openvpn always works, and on their website there is a HOWTO.
Just remember: Linux is about your journey.
Process:
- Download an iso
- download and install RUFUS
- "burn" the iso to a USB-stick (requirement for size differs per distribution)
- reboot your machine
- Hit F12 at splash screen and change boot order. (choose usb)
- enjoy tiny version of linux
- Learn how to use it. There are YT (via frontend like piped.video) videos that teach about essential linux commands.
- Replace all big data dependent processes with front ends or other packages. for instance, you could replace: Microsoft Office with Open Office or Libre-Office, WPS, Only-Office, Adobe with Inkscape & Gimp, your standard browsers like vanilla brave, edge & firefox with Chromium and Mullvad Browser.
- If you feel adventurous: install: loki net. However, it requires systemd, lest you know what you are doing. Otherwise, stick to Mullvad. MXlinux has a special sysvinit package
PHONE
Once you have that up and running, you could install adb-platform-tools, hook up your phone, and perform root and free your bootloader, and install custom rom for android.
Watch a video online on YT (of course via a front end like piped.video) and learn about rooting your phone before attempting to. Otherwise, find your phone on XDA-developers and learn about the rooting and installation process.
APPLE
IF you are Apple, Macbooks and pc's can be altered with a linux installation, see Process. Though, the OS is basically a free BSD (UNIX) variant, it is a blackbox. Certain commands may or may not work, So, replacement is needed.
For i-phones, I would not touch them. But hé, if you feel adventurous, by all means, have a go at it.
Your pc runs flawlessly on Linux. Depending on the age of your pc, you might want to try a dressed down version:
Antix. https://antixlinux.com/ SLitaz: https://www.slitaz.org/en/ Puppy: https://puppylinux-woof-ce.github.io/
##Process:
- Download an iso
- download and install RUFUS
- "burn" the iso to a USB-stick (requirement for size differs per distribution)
- reboot your machine
- Hit F12 at splash screen and change boot order. (choose usb)
- enjoy tiny version of linux
- Learn how to use it.
##PHONE
Once you have that up and running, you could install adb-platform-tools, hook up your phone, and perform root and free your bootloader, and install custom rom for android.
Watch a video online on YT (of course via a front end like piped.video) and learn about rooting your phone before attempting to. Otherwise, find your phone on XDA-developers and learn about the rooting and installation process.
APPLE
IF you are Apple, Macbooks and pc's can be altered with a linux installation, see Process. Though, the OS is basically a free BSD (UNIX) variant, it is a blackbox. Certain commands may or may not work, So, replacement is needed.
For i-phones, I would not touch them. But hé, if you feel adventurous, by all means, have a go at it.