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People who have installed Linux on their parents computer, how did it go? Which distro do you recommend? Any tips? (lemmy.zip)
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There are always stories of people installing Linux on their parents computer to provide them a more secure and stable operating system, seems interesting to share experiences.

Edit: I'm assuming that parents are okay with the changes, or do not care. Obviously do not force anyone to switch OS if they don't want to.

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[-] Fubarberry@ani.social 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

I'm heavily considering it. My parents are on windows 7 and don't want to use windows 10/11. Right now I'm leaning towards ZorinOS

[-] shaggy@beehaw.org 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

In my opinion everything after Windows 7 progressively got worse. Windows 7 (with some exceptions) was about as good as Windows got.

If their computer is secure and they're still happy with it, I'm not sure I would poke that bear. I'm glad that newer versions of Windows aren't a consideration.

[-] OpenStars@discuss.online 1 points 5 months ago

I hate Windows with a passion, but when forced to at work, Windows 7 is the only thing I would consider. Until they allowed me to switch fully over to Mac that is:-). (Linux was not an available option.) Hey, maybe one day Microsoft will make something that is somewhat good like... hehe I can't even finish that sentence with a straight face:-P.

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