{"id":2614,"date":"2025-10-23T09:21:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T00:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stevethefish.net\/stuff\/?p=2614"},"modified":"2025-10-26T19:13:04","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T10:13:04","slug":"switch-to-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stevethefish.net\/stuff\/index.php\/2025\/10\/23\/switch-to-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"SWITCH TO LINUX!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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I implore anyone who sees this message to ditch the cycle of abuse and liberate yourself. Sticking with Windows is like a battered wife who refuses to leave her abusive husband. (Or a Star Wars fan at this point.) I made the switch over 5 1\/2 years ago and I have not regretted it since. It’s easier than you think, and the learning curve is not steep like it used to be. If my computer-illiterate mother-in-law can comfortably use Linux Mint without a problem, so can you. You aren’t barraged by pop-ups and other ads, it’s fast and not bloated, no need to worry about viruses, no more need to hunt down software that may or may not be full of sneaky crap, it’s far more secure, and it is FREE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re still on Win10 but haven’t switched to bloated Win11 which will only spy on you and strip you of your dignity, back up all your data and give Linux Mint a shot. You can boot it up with an install DVD or USB stick and even run the OS from that alone. It really is that slick. See if it works with your hardware and Linux generally does not need drivers. And keep in mind that Bill Gates was a driving factor in the medical tyranny in recent years that destroyed so many people’s lives. Break free and embrace freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zorin OS also caters to Windows refugees and is said to be pretty good. I have yet to try it out. And Bazzite is perfect for those who love SteamOS on their Steam Deck. Linux is far more user friendly than it was 20 years ago. Educate yourself! There are so many videos these days about how to switch from Windows to Linux. I suggest staying away from Ubuntu, Pop!OS, and especially stuff like Arch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I implore anyone who sees this message to ditch the cycle of abuse and liberate yourself. Sticking with Windows is like a battered wife who refuses to leave her abusive husband. (Or a Star Wars fan at this point.) I made the switch over 5 1\/2 years ago and I have not regretted it since. … <\/p>\n

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