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Now i've been considering moving to linux. I don't have much of a history using a computer and find it tougher to use than my phone. But I also really appreciate the foss movement. I've currently got an old laptop running windows 11 I think and it would prolly speed up with linux too. But I'm afraid I'd fuck smth up trying to download linux, understand it or while using it. Is it worth switching and how different is it to a windows experience.

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[–] SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (3 children)

Oh my thats an issue. I don't know anyone who uses linux. In my country everyone just has pirated windows as I do. Thanks for the warning.

[–] neidu@feddit.nl 10 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Create a linux mint install USB. When you boot from it, you'll be in a fully functional linux OS, without installing anything. This way you can try it out before making a commitment.

Although a recurring recommendation is to install linux on a second PC to try it for a while.

[–] SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 11 months ago

This sounds good. Thanks

[–] Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 11 months ago

It doesn't have to be someone who knows Linux, you just need to be able to get back to a working computer. If it means going back to Windows until you know more, that's fine, just keep learning :)

[–] d3Xt3r@lemmy.nz 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Are you sure about that? Most countries around the world have a Linux user group of some sort. Find out what your local group is called, get in touch and I'm sure you'll be able to find someone who'll be more than happy to help.

https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/LinuxUserGroups

If your country isn't on the above page then Google for (your country name) "Linux User Group"