I'm a Windows user who installed Linux for the first time - here's how the experience changed me
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- I installed Ubuntu on an old Dell laptop to see if Linux could really replace Windows.
- I had difficulty installing the OS, so I had to troubleshoot.
- Once fixed, I enjoyed an OS that was cleaner and simplier than Windows 11.
Back in 2023, Microsoft announced it would formally end support for Windows 10, seemingly to push more users onto Windows 11. The tech giant has softened that stance a bit by offering purchasable updates through October 12, 2027. But the fact remains that Windows 10 will soon be a thing of the past. Some users have made the jump to Windows 11 while others opted to extend the life of the OS through third-party services like 0patch. A growing number of people, however, chose a different path entirely: leaving Windows behind in favor...
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