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usonian

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11. I recommend the dual-boot with Ubuntu if you don't or can't get a new computer.
Sat Oct 19, 2024, 11:15 PM
Oct 2024

My brother, some time back got really tired of every update requiring drivers to be reinstalled, so he punted and got a Dell with Ubuntu Linux installed and supported by Dell.

I haven't gotten "help me" calls in years.

Nice thing about Linux is that distros include tons of useful software for editing, creating and editing images, and Open Office/Libre Office are clones of Microsoft Office, with some minor differences. Batteries included.

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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
I recommend the dual-boot with Ubuntu if you don't or can't get a new computer. usonian Oct 2024 #11
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
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