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2. I have no experience at all with Ubuntu

Sat Oct 19, 2024, 10:25 PM

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Giving up on Microsoft after they stop supporting W10 with security updates [View all] ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 OP

If you don't need windows specific apps run Linux. bullimiami Oct 2024 #1

I have no experience at all with Ubuntu ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #2

Puppy Linux is easy synni Oct 2024 #8

Maybe up to and including Windows XP era computers. hunter Oct 2024 #16

Linux on the desktop is garbage ItsjustMe Oct 2024 #14

I have to heartily disagree with that. bullimiami Oct 2024 #15

I recommend learning Linux on a second machine. hunter Oct 2024 #17

Windows 11 runs great on my 10 year old HP. ItsjustMe Oct 2024 #3

Ubuntu is a good option like mentioned. duncang Oct 2024 #4

My device will double boot, so... ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #5

Yes. duncang Oct 2024 #10

Android is not an upgrade HelpImSurrounded Oct 2024 #6

MS isn't stopping Win 10 updates for another year. TwilightZone Oct 2024 #7

That's encouraging ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #9

Try linux IbogaProject Oct 2024 #12

Mint Linux is very easy to install & use RainCaster Oct 2024 #13

I've used Linux LPBBEAR Oct 2024 #18