i don’t really have a reason to, as windows mostly just works, I’m wondering what benefits and downsides there are. will definitely dual boot at the beginning, but I’d be willing to fully move over if i like it

thanks guys :)

edit: also if there’s some recourse y’all could point me to so i can get some baseline knowledge on this stuff, that would be fantastic

  • bou@kbin.social
    7·
    1 year ago

    I have been using Linux for so long that I can’t compare it to Windows anymore… I just don’t remember what Windows was like.

    But I can tell you I installed Linux on my wife’s computer, and then some time later on my in-laws’ computers, and they’ve been loving it ever since. Never had an issue, never had any nuisance. They say they love how it just gets out of their way and let’s them do their thing.

    I don’t know if that’s something you’d be interested in?

    • dm_me_your_secrets@kbin.social
      2·
      1 year ago

      I’ve installed Linux mint on almost everyone’s computer that I play IT for. My grandparents never really noticed the difference between it and Windows 7 they had before. My mom pretty much only uses the browser so she doesn’t really care. It’s funny that I use Windows on my desktop. I’m a gamer and I can’t even play most of my games on Linux (competitive first person shooters). But my laptop, steam deck, and servers all run Linux.