Due to the fun with MiroSoft, they're now including "AI" in Windows. I'm moving to Linux and could use some guidance.
Due to the fun with MiroSoft, they're now including "AI" in Windows. I'm moving to Linux and could use some guidance.
Good luck with your choice! You're facing a lot of options—Arch, Debian, or various forks. Popular picks include Ubuntu and Linux Mint, but the landscape is quite chaotic. It might be simpler to stick with Windows 10 if you prefer avoiding AI-related issues.
I don't know how much it will help, but here's a video for beginners from someordinarygamers on how to switch. There's more useful features than you would think, but it is definitely getting closer to being able to daily drive, especially after all the announcements from windows with the AI stuff lately.
Linux isn't as safe anymore compared to Windows 10, honestly. Every option comes with its own risks, and you're relying on your chosen distribution to keep you supported—which isn't always reliable.
I've consistently considered Ubuntu the most straightforward shift from Windows, though it still presents challenges.
I've been using Linux Mint for more than ten years. I've set it up on numerous laptops, with most being desktops now running the same OS via Cinnamon. In 2018, my partner faced frequent issues with Windows updates until October when a major reset cleared her system and about a million others followed suit. Since then, she's consistently used Linux Mint without any problems—web browsing, accounting, learning, emails, documents, and even practicing the ukulele. It’s reliable, well-supported, and comes with a helpful discussion forum. It really is straightforward. Occasionally I need to troubleshoot someone else’s Windows setup, but it’s far from ideal.
These operating systems offer smooth transitions with minimal issues. I find distros such as Linux Mint, PopOS, and Elementary OS ideal for moving from macOS or Windows. Even older, arch-based systems like Garuda Linux or EndevourOS perform well and have proven reliable in practice. For gaming, plug-and-play functionality works effectively—just drop the ROM into a machine like Lutris and it runs smoothly, often better than Windows. Theoretically, most games should run on Linux if anticheats and rootkits are supported, though some exceptions exist. NobaraOS is a strong option for gaming enthusiasts. If you let things run freely, Windows 10 will be available soon, but eventually you’ll likely need to upgrade to Windows 11 unless you’re okay with higher costs or sacrificing security features.
Linux Mint seems more appealing compared to Ubuntu's recent image... (they claim they improved things, though I doubt it completely...) *cough* Snapstore