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For basic use it's the desktop environment that gives Linux it's Windows like feel, Cinnamon is a popular choice for this, probably as easy to go from Win10 to Cinnamon as it was to change to the different versions of Windows over the years.
What will the laptop be used for? Power management on laptops can be an issue with Linux so that should be considered when choosing which Linux distribution to ensure easy installation of power management tools. This was recommended last time I brought this up but I haven't tried it for myself yet https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/windows-11.141150/#post-2531415
I has issues setting up my backup PC for file sharing and remote desktop from my Win10 laptop with Mint Cinnamon so installed Debian with Cinnamon desktop environment, worked first time and for everything I do it looks and works the same as Mint. I'll be installing Debian on my laptop before the end of Win10 support, 14th October this year.
What will the laptop be used for? Power management on laptops can be an issue with Linux so that should be considered when choosing which Linux distribution to ensure easy installation of power management tools. This was recommended last time I brought this up but I haven't tried it for myself yet https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/windows-11.141150/#post-2531415
I has issues setting up my backup PC for file sharing and remote desktop from my Win10 laptop with Mint Cinnamon so installed Debian with Cinnamon desktop environment, worked first time and for everything I do it looks and works the same as Mint. I'll be installing Debian on my laptop before the end of Win10 support, 14th October this year.
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Yup, it's still Mint today, Cinnamon in particular.
It does still have driver niggles, trying to get the Intel wireless card working on the old macbook air I Linux'd for my missus was a bit of a nightmare. But if you're confident in setting up and making sure everything works before handing off, you'll be golden.
It does still have driver niggles, trying to get the Intel wireless card working on the old macbook air I Linux'd for my missus was a bit of a nightmare. But if you're confident in setting up and making sure everything works before handing off, you'll be golden.
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im playing with zorin at the moment
but both zorin and mint are close
but both zorin and mint are close
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I thought it was one of the BSD variants?
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I used to be a fairly hardcore Linux user, Slackware, gentoo, Debian etc. I even did a couple of LFS builds
I started with the 2.2 kernel but really lived through 2.4, 2.6 made USB usable
The first distro I got online with was Suse, this was dial up just before broadband went mainstream, the install was 7 CDs
I remember Ubuntu making Debian usable, I know folks love Debian but I hated it, those who love it probably use Vi....
Currently have 2 Surface Pros running Ubuntu with the Surface Kernel, needs to be the full version but the last upgrade was so resource hungry they struggle with 4gb of ram so I'm a generation behind, so much for needing less resources
I've never compared to Windows, I've seen all kinds of nonsense like the Linux registry project (why???) if you want the full experience
I'd love to switch my business to open source, but unless I get something browser based I cannot get away from MS Project
Nothing comes close, I've used it a long time and would change, even a different paid product, but the level I use Project means I'm stuck, same with SBEM, built on Access and it's something I cannot function without
I started with the 2.2 kernel but really lived through 2.4, 2.6 made USB usable
The first distro I got online with was Suse, this was dial up just before broadband went mainstream, the install was 7 CDs
I remember Ubuntu making Debian usable, I know folks love Debian but I hated it, those who love it probably use Vi....
Currently have 2 Surface Pros running Ubuntu with the Surface Kernel, needs to be the full version but the last upgrade was so resource hungry they struggle with 4gb of ram so I'm a generation behind, so much for needing less resources
I've never compared to Windows, I've seen all kinds of nonsense like the Linux registry project (why???) if you want the full experience
I'd love to switch my business to open source, but unless I get something browser based I cannot get away from MS Project
Nothing comes close, I've used it a long time and would change, even a different paid product, but the level I use Project means I'm stuck, same with SBEM, built on Access and it's something I cannot function without
Thanks folks.
Think I'll go with this for now - https://linuxmint.com/ (Cinnamon as recomended above)
I remember the last time it was all very simple and smooth to download and use. I've rejuvenated old (like one I bought in 2006 still runs a version) laptops with it in the past.
Think I'll go with this for now - https://linuxmint.com/ (Cinnamon as recomended above)
I remember the last time it was all very simple and smooth to download and use. I've rejuvenated old (like one I bought in 2006 still runs a version) laptops with it in the past.
Main use will be office suite type stuff amd browsing. My old work laptop (which I have permission to keep) is becoming more and more locked down as they inactivate things on it (permission was to keep the machine, not the software support/access etc!) so I want a hassle free OS that works on a 5 yr old laptop well.
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I run Debian with Cinnamon for the GUI part. I prefer Debian over Ubuntu personally. I also use Vim, Lazyvim to be precise.
I am currently running the GUI with a windows 10 theme and icons. I've just gotten used to those but it's easy to switch the appearance around based on mood.
I run it on my main PC which is from 2012. And on a laptop from 2014 (had some issues there with the wifi having bad performance until I replaced some drivers)
I am currently running the GUI with a windows 10 theme and icons. I've just gotten used to those but it's easy to switch the appearance around based on mood.
I run it on my main PC which is from 2012. And on a laptop from 2014 (had some issues there with the wifi having bad performance until I replaced some drivers)
What's the advantage of Debian over Ubuntu for you out of interest? I don't claim to really understand the differences but would be good to have more of an insight.
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I thought Debian prioritised being insanely complicated, and that if you somehow managed to muddle your way through to a successful install, you were revered as some kind of Linux god?
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Nahh, that's slackware.
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Debian was easier to install than Windows 11 IMO.
I mean I wasn't asked once to sign up for a microsoft account, a billion attempts to force install onedrive, co-pilot etc, asking you to provide with your email, password, social security number, fingerprints, stool sample and first born child.
I mean I wasn't asked once to sign up for a microsoft account, a billion attempts to force install onedrive, co-pilot etc, asking you to provide with your email, password, social security number, fingerprints, stool sample and first born child.
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I found Slackware quite intuitive
They stopped promoting ReiserFS quite suddenly though.....
