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IbogaProject

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4. I'd suggest Linux but you will have to research your model

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Sun Apr 7, 2024, 12:18 PM

Apr 2024

https://www.techbout.com/switch-off-s-mode-windows-11-71395/
Or, maybe try and google your computer and Linux and see if anyone has done that already? The issues I'm still having with Linux are scanning and printing. The joke is "Linux is only free if you don't value your time".

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Any software recommendations for writers? [View all] bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 OP

Goigle docs then scrivener ThreeNoSeep Apr 2024 #1

My writer friends love Scrivener. CrispyQ Apr 2024 #2

Scrivener is good software. IrishAfricanAmerican Apr 2024 #3

I'd suggest Linux but you will have to research your model IbogaProject Apr 2024 #4

free if you don't value your time bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #8

Here some options I found. usonian Apr 2024 #5

Thank you all, there are some really good ideas there. bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #6

Final Draft for screenplays, Word for novels. byronius Apr 2024 #7

LibreOffice runs on Windows 10 and 11 DavidDvorkin Apr 2024 #9

LibreOffice cannot be installed on Windows 11S bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #10

Got it. DavidDvorkin Apr 2024 #11

Depends on what you're writing... catnipcoffee Apr 2024 #12

You can actually use office online for free... just the online version... not the downloaded version... mikelewis May 2024 #13