I finally swapped to Linux and it's been easier than I expected. Don't know if I'll ever go back to only windows.
this post was submitted on 06 Feb 2024
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I've had TPM disabled in the BIOS since I got this machine (which is getting pretty long in the tooth, granted). Can't upgrade, doesn't bug me about it.
Next computer will be the latest OS at the time, but I get to decide when that is.
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Off topic, why does clicking keep windows 10 trigger the admin pop up? What does it need permission to do? It ain't for removing the ad because I still get it most boots
My machine can't handle that upgrade and I've not gotten any popups, thankfully.
I want to get the microsoft monkey off my back, can anyone point me to a guide or give me steps to making the switch?
Usually, I help family and friends setup their computer to something familiar/similar to their routine (especially those that do everything in their browser). Otherwise, I let them slowly adapt to some new alternative software for their case use by preconfiguring it with them.
Generally, I recommend Linux Mint for those that are used to the Windows "feel".
Guide: Linux Mint Installation Guide
Video: Linux Mint 21.3 (Wayland) Install Guide Note: I have not watched the whole video, I just quickly skipped around to see if they made sense.
Ideally, try to get a relative or friend who already use some flavor of Linux to sit down with you and help you get going with the transition, guaranteed they would be overjoyed. It'll help avoid some obvious pitfall/mistake depending on your expertise level on IT stuff and streamline the experience by sharing knowledge.
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Hope they push so hard to a point that finally most of users adopt Linux and developers focus more in Linux
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I got the full-screen splash screen depicted on the second screenshot a couple of weeks ago, I screamed "No!" thinking Microsoft upgraded me to W11 without my consent. My partner thought my computer was broken 😂
So this was the exact thing that pushed me over to the FOSS side the last time they did it. Nice to see the tradition of annoying users to the point of them abandoning Microsoft is alive and well.
Trust bust tech
Give me back my vertical side-docked taskbar or STFU.
No, I don't want to deal with Explorer Patcher.
I wish they'd stop defaulting to the goddamn boot drive for updates.. I don't have the space
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