First Step to Ditching Windows
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 มิ.ย. 2024
- Switching to Linux is rarely best done cold turkey. This is a quick guide on the best first steps.
#windows #linux #software
00:00 - Overall Philosophy
03:52 - GIMP as example
05:42 - LibreOffice as Example
09:20 - Finding Your Software
13:30 - Installing Software Alternatives
19:11 - Final Thoughts
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Step One: "We admitted that we were powerless, and that Windows had made our lives unmanageable."
"Came to believe an Operating System more logical than Windows could restore us to sanity in computing".
Step 2 cross-platform applications find them practice using them it matters in that you're not going to use an operating system in which you can't get done what you've always been able to get done regardless of whose name on the application you're using
First step i did in switching to linux is install WSL to learn the command line and try out alternative software.
This is sound advice. My cold turkey switches failed. However, the long "two laptops" period, one W10 the other, Linux, was the key.
Funny, I made my switch to Linux exactly the same way you did. When I finally did install Linux, I went with Linux Mint Cinnamon at first, which was a good stepping-stone, but then changed to Kubuntu KDE Plasma, which is now my all-time favorite. I really love the ease of using KDE Plasma along with all the excellent free and opensource Linux apps. My only regret is that I didn't switch from Windows sooner.
I've had machines running on Linux in the past, they always were problematic. But as Windows 10 is being pushed out I am once again looking to Linux. I just want something that works, nothing fancy, just a solid OS.
At the moment I am running an Acer Nitro 5 with 32GB of ram. Would you suggest the same OS as you are using, the Kebuntu KDE Plasma?
I've ran Mint and Ubuntu in the past so its not like I am unfamiliar with Linux.
My switching process was fast... I found this old laptop on the street, one friend of mine repaired it and asked me to pick between W10 or Linux, I decided Linux, it was Lubuntu. No turning back after that.
Solid advice. I had Mint running in a VM on my Windows machine a solid month testing out different programs to see if i could do everything I could do in Windows. Once I got that figured out, then I committed to switching to Mint, which I am still running.
I too started with Mint and it worked out very well, but now I'm running Kubuntu KDE Plasma, which I like even better.
I switched during an upgrade. Old gaming PC was reformatted to Linux and setup to run things. Once everything was working on the old system I switched over the new system. Haven't looked back since but that switch time took a few months to hash things out. One alternative to two computers is just running two different hard drives on the same PC. Just have to switch them over as needed but it's a nice alternative.
Pretty good video. Lets hope it reaches those who want to make a switch but hesitant.
Good video, getting used to your daily stuff as open source stuff before switching to linux probably would go a long way
Very good advice... also once you got used to the alternatives install a distro of your choice in a vm and then start using the programs on linux too so you learn your way around the linux desktop
Cold turkey was how I went. It was a tough road, but it has been very much worth it.
When I predominantly switched over to Linux a couple of years back, I was already running a lot of open source software anyway - like Firefox, Thunderbird, Open Office, Handbrake, qBittorrent, VLC, Free File Sync. There were also a lot of software that is also available on Linux - Brave browser, MakeMKV, Libre Office, GIMP, Etcher (although I like Imager in Fedora too).
Other than getting to grips with setting up visually how I wanted my distro to be, I was up and running pretty quickly. Although I would recommended installing Linux on "A" spare machine, using it without Windows for the time being so that you're forced to adapt and seek Linux solutions over Windows solutions. But have another machine as a backup for if there's something pressing that needs to be done, you can still work.
I still dual boot because there's certain things that won't work/run on Linux. And I've come to terms with that. While people say "Oh, just switch to Linux" - No just use whatever works. Linux isn't for everyone, but I would encourage people to give it a go. You might be surprised with what you thought you needed on Windows but can do perfectly fine on Linux.
Everyone who adds a dislike to the video is 1: plane stupid as his advises are correct or 2: paid by big tech to do so. Lame in any case.
I wouldn't mind seeing the Windows PC getting wiped :) Actually seeing the transition process from Windows to Linux and what we do to setup the machines is what I like to see
Yep, that is on the goal.
@@SwitchedtoLinuxWhen you do, please let folks know that they can "test drive" the distro without installing it or changing their current system in any way. That way, they can look at various distros to see which one they like the best. Most people are not aware of this really nice feature.
I suggest getting a SATA power switch module and just push the button to power the drive with the OS you want to boot and use NVME for high speed shared storage.
(1/4) The problem with dualbooting or running a vm, aside from the added complexity, is that whenever the alternative software doesn't work the way you expect, you can easily run back to your comfort zone.
When I started using linux, I ran a ubuntu vm for several years and only ever used it as required for work, while continuing to do everything else on windows because that was easier.
Only when m$ ruined windows and I was forced to fully switch to linux did I learn how to do many everyday tasks on linux. I still hate it and it has gotten worse with time, but at least I learnt how. But only because I was forced to.
(2/4) Regarding libreoffice. As I commented under your recent onlyoffice video, I hate the ui. That doesn't make it bad software, but it sure doesn't make it enjoyable to use. Then again, alternatives, like modern m$ office aren't any better.
Fundamentally, writer, calc and impress are not bad programs (base and especially draw really are though!), yet I routinely encounter things they cannot do which word, excel and powerpoint with ease. And even more frequently, things they can do, but either do less well, are not at all straightforward or require using several other programs in conjunction.
(3/4) Regarding gimp. Gimp is in an even stranger position than libreoffice, because it has more features than photoshop. But you'd never know to look at it, because of the extremely obtuse ui. Photoshop isn't easy to use, but gimp is downright unnecessarily difficult. It's like blender compared to cinema4d.
And speaking of easy to use image editing. I'm still waiting for anyone, anyone at all to make a foss program comparable to m$ paint. Kolourpaint is the closest I know of, and it really isn't close enough (nor stable enough, with it's constant crashing!)
(4/4) Regarding alternativeto. Not only are the suggested alternative often not great, but there is a lot of manipulating the rankings through review stuffing and review deletion. Even worse, many of the links to "official websites" actually link to fake and malicious versions of the software. It is only a marginally useful resource for lack of any competition. Users beware!
my first step to get rid of windows was to open the trash bin .
On my main computer I have Windows on one ssd and Linux on the other.
Same. LMDE using the nVME slot and Windows on a SATA drive.
I switched to Debina KDE in 2019, i still have a KVM with my old Windows 7 for doing .Net and Brother Label Printer, i do PCB and Software.
I just switched to Linux cold turkey.
me too, lmde cinnamon made it so freakin easy. it all just works and is very similar to windows so no problem at all
@@bigmikeobama5314 I used for the longest time, Linux Mint. I'm now on Garuda (Arch) Linux.
nothing wrong with dual boot or even better a separate ssd
when i started moving over to linux i had a separate system to run it on then as i got used to working with ubuntu i gave myself a set of tasks to achieve that i would normally do on windows. to do them i had to use native linux software. when i was finally able to achieve them i knew i was ready to switch. just waited for the next LTS to drop then ditched windows as my daily driver. whenever i setup a windows vm i make sure to use gimp libroffice vlc etc instead of what microsoft recommends.
Also, the cheap $100 to $175 6th or 7th gen Intel Refurbished PCs (Lenovo, Dell, HP) can be great for learning Linux until you are comfortable enough to put Linux on your main daily driver newer PC.
I've had machines running on Linux in the past, they always were problematic. But as Windows 10 is being pushed out I am once again looking to Linux. I just want something that works, nothing fancy, just a solid OS.
WHAT is the best Linus distro out there today? In your opinion of course. ;-)
Linux Mint.
@@SwitchedtoLinux Thanks!
I dual booted for a few months, but then deleted Windows.
I still have Windows installed for a few reasons - updating my TotTom sat nav and from time to time an excel or online courses that are working in Windowz only. No other uses. Even having windows installed i'm not checking for other os'es in Grub as i don't need it. Main issue is that schools are teaching kids how to use Windows and paid sofftware and later on down the line employers are relying one the same pattern as they dont have to spend money to train staff to use 'ALTERNATIVE' software as people get used to Windows and it's software. Main sisue is that people are now even aware of alternatives as they hav been said it's an evil....other issue is that software companies are not even thinking to port their software to Linux, hence you are tighed up to Windows
No.1 - common users switching to Linux because of Win 11 going Ai Copilet and lots of telemetry sneaky snacky. Buy a Key to activate Windows. But Still keep it for things that Linux can't provide.
No.2 - Linux is FREE and it's very customisable and flexible.
No.2 - Libre Office for free and Advanced instead of MS 360 Subscription system.
No.4 - Gimp for basic photo editing, Cover Desing and More.
You can also install the PHOTO GIMP plug-in, which makes it's UI like Photoshop. Definitely better, than the default UI GIMP comes with.
Interesting. Never heard of that!
I have have to check it out using my LMDE testing env.
ofc Microsoft is going to protect you from your own freedom got me cracking up, well said lol. Hahaha.
This is great advice. I still use a dual-boot system just because there are some games that I enjoy that even though they work with Proton. There's no way around the anticheat. Looking at you Bungie (Destiny2). I'm actually glad that I was already using a lot of open source apps when I moved to linux so the transition for day to day stuff was much smoother.
I loved the dual boot until a Windows update destroy my Linux partition.
@@davidmartin8211 Yeah Windoz is pretty good at doing that. But you can rebuild the GRUB by using a live USB of Linux. Check out your distros instructions on doing this as each distro a little different. It just involves doing a search for the partition your Linux distro is on, a couple of commands and it will rebuild the GRUB. I've had to do it a couple of times over the years. But always have backup of your personal files.
Cold turkey switched , at let 9 years ago, will never be controlled like that again, running 8, 8 gb rasp pi 4Bs in a cluster, then tore apart, n now run raspian, manjaro, ubuntu, arch, parrot, fedora, just for fun
I recently installed Ubuntu on a desktop, many PC's won't allow Windows to be deleted to switch the OS, as an example HP or Dell, I believe it's the BIOS that doesn't allow a person to delete Windows. I originally wanted to install Mint XFCE but it booted to a green screen. I did have Ubuntu on an old W7 PC.
I too have seen some BIOSs have problems with that, Dell and HP in particular. Its not just linux though I have had several dells that fail to find the boot efi files after fresh linux or Windows installs.
Dell and HP are the most Linux friendly. You usually just need to make a few BIOS edits. Extremely rare to find a computer that does not let you install at all.
@@SwitchedtoLinux Yup. I find Dell, Lenovo and HP tend to work fairly well, particularly the enterprise models
Its probably some BIOS settings. I had that with an ASUS laptop. I'm pretty sure I had to turn off "Secure Boot" and one other setting from memory (been years). Also make sure the drive isn't encrypted with Bitlocker.
There's also taking the HDD/SSD out of the PC and formatting it externally.
Great studio. Did you do the laundry before you start filming?
He lives, works and travels in a van.
The towels are always there, otherwise you see my spice rack!!
I went Cold turkey Today install Linux deleted windows 10 but but copied ssd image so can re install if it dosent work out trying Linux mint Debian
*Step 1 - Live USB, Install Linux.*
Profit.
My windows machine has been collecting dust for months at a time. That final EOL is looming. At some point I'll have to try and get into the BIOS that doesn't seem to want to appear. Something something pulling CMOS battery.
Spamming Delete on boot "should" result in entering BIOS.
@@TehAnKorage It doesn't. tried all the typical bios keys, tried going through windows menu options reboot into it, doesn't work. The only thing I haven't tried is pulling CMOS battery.
Try attaching a corded keyboard if you haven't already. Might be something with a cordless device?
@@peterschmidt9942 it never had wireless capability. Everything is wired.
Turbo tax requires Windows. Is there an alternative? Please help?
Do not know of tax software that runs under Linux. You either have to use Windows or enter your data online. This sort of defeats the idea of privacy.
If there is no replacement you could also try to use it with a virtual machine. Even if the VM's only purpose would be to run this one app, It might be worth it if that one app is the only thing keeping you on windows.
If someone went cold turkey the first response might be "Linux sucks" which of course would not be fair. If I was teaching someone I would first show them my Chromebook and wait for a response. If they like it then show them Zorin, Mint, etc...
😁 "Joey, have you ever seen a Chromebook before?" and then "Joey, do you like movies about operating systems?? 😆
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@@markh.6687 Great Airplane reference. Lol.
@@markh.6687 😂🤣
what about using CrossOver from Codeweaver to run Windows softwares in Linux?
Yeah there's nothing wrong with that but using wine these days with Lutris and playonlinux eliminates the need to pay for such a compatibility layer this is what you have to do with code Weavers
@@motoryzen For gaming only there is ChimeraOS. But if I need to use a software for my work that is only Win based, I had no success with Wine unfortunately.
My first step reverting from Linux to Windows will be the software don't have certain functions/ features. The other one might be running away from command line.
I have an old laptop with Linux Lite and I just use it for entertainment purpose i.e., surfing internet and watching movies.
The most difficult thing for a person like me to switch is the fact I need a computer to use it for my office work for which I do not find software that is 100% compatible with my office computer. I use Linux (Android) smartphone on daily basis.
I started to use Linux 2020 but still maintain a Windows laptop why firstly for maintaining my steam club website and secondly for my photo editing software OK I've tried gimp but find it hurts my head for me I find it complicated that said life is good glad I moved to linux
Gamers need to move to Linux. If gamers move the video game companies will support Linux.
Linux doesn't support games because the os sucks.
As much as a despise windows, I DO NOT recommend you to delete it entirely (if that is your only computer that can run it.) Society expects people to use windows - or mac os. For example; most organisations and schools will REQUIRE windows. On top of this, if you remove windows, you will have to uninstall linux to reinstall it - otherwise the windows installer may pick the drive where your important files are, and this will present dual booting issues aswell. As much I hate to admit it, the computer world revolves around windows, removing it will only cause problems.
First step to ditching Windows for common, everyday use.
1.) Sustain extensive brain damage.
Linux sucks a$$ always has always will.
I wholeheartedly disagree with you. Other than this computer for a friend, I have not booted Windows in a long, long time. I lack nothing.