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I don't know anything about Linux and the idea of installing it frightens me. Where do I start? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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I bought a laptop yesterday, it came pre-installed with Windows 11. I hate win 11 so I switched it down to Windows 10, but then started considering using Linux for total control over the laptop, but here's the thing: I keep seeing memes about how complicated or fucky wucky Linux is to install and run. I love the idea of open source software and an operating system without any of the bullshit that comes with Windows, but most of the open source stuff I have is on my android and fairly easy to install. Installing and using Linux just feels like it'll be a whole different beast that'll eat up most of my time and I'm kind of intimidated by it.

TL;DR Linux scawy, how does a barely computer literate scrub like me who's used nothing but windows since the dawn of their life get started with Linux?

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[–] 4 points 2 years ago (3 children)

A little off topic but I'm kinda new to Linux myself, why do you dislike Gnome?

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Gnome is like the Apple of Linux. It’s a bunch of “we know better than you do, so use it in the very specific way we want you to use it” devs.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    I don't remember exactly, just something about being unable to get some crap off the screen. But it's a matter (in my case) of subjectively preferring the MATE UI. It's fine to try them all and see what you like best.

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