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People who have installed Linux on their parents computer, how did it go? Which distro do you recommend? Any tips? (lemmy.zip)
submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by Blaze@lemmy.zip to c/linux@programming.dev
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There are always stories of people installing Linux on their parents computer to provide them a more secure and stable operating system, seems interesting to share experiences.

Edit: I'm assuming that parents are okay with the changes, or do not care. Obviously do not force anyone to switch OS if they don't want to.

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[-] best_username_ever@sh.itjust.works 9 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I would have agreed a long time ago, but I wouldn’t force anyone to switch to an OS filled with ads, telemetry, or mandatory hacks and registry keys modifications to be usable (Windows 10 and 11).

Edit: I forgot the requirement to have a Microsoft account which is the cherry on top.

[-] OpenStars@discuss.online 3 points 8 months ago

You do have an excellent username btw:-).

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