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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    You can (slowly) run Wine insiide Linux for Windows apps, but if you want to run Windows apps I think yo're better off doing a dual boot so you can boot into Windows or Linux.I checked in Synaptic...
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    You might have a setting in UEFI disallowing booting from usb.[/QUOTE]
    Ive gone in there and it has boot from USB but I cant move it up to the top --ie first choice.
    The up down keys should shift...
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    What model is it? There is an "S" version of Windows 10 that only runs apps from the Windows Store. I wonder if it also blocks installation of other OSes.
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    Unless you have an app that only runs on Windows or Mac, and there's no Linux equivalent app, there's no reason not to dump your old OS and run Linux. And it's especially great for old computers....
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    To install Brave

    Debian 9+, Ubuntu 14.04+ and Mint 17+

    If you get gnutls_handshake() errors after adding the Brave repository on Debian 9, you may need to uninstall old conflicting packages.
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    For "bare metal" drive image backups, my all-time favourite is Terabyte. It costs, but not very much. For data backup, I just use the copy command.
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    Mint lacked stability. I settled on Debian Cinnamon several years ago. I like Fedora Cinnamon but, like Arch, is too much its own universe, fewer apps. Love the stability of Debian with the ability...
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    19.2 is the final release? Why is it being discontinued?
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    You should be able to install Linux on a Mac laptop. I had no problem booting to the Live version of Mint on a USB stick. But you may hate the absense of a Right Click button on the Mac.
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    Arch (Majaro's based on it) is really for geeks, in my opinion. Geeks don't mind fixing their OS -- they probably hope it will break so they'll have the opportunity!
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    I was glad to know the Linux command prompt when I started using a Mac. The GUI is geared towards children, but if you're familiar with Unix directory structure and commands, you can control IT...
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    I tried Arch and found it to be unstable; last straw was when it started messing up files when I transferred them to USB stick. Could have been a bad stick but it first started doing it on Arch so I...
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    Looks like Devuan is a recent fork off Debian. If it comes out in a Cinnamon flavor, I might try it. Otherwise, I'll stick with Debian Cinnamon.
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    Best way to install dual boot with linux is to physically remove any other hdds other than your C drive with windows on it. Linux will ask you if you want to keep windows and do a dual boot. After...
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    For everyday use (email, internet mostly) I use Linux. For digital audio workstation, I use Mac. For my employment, I use Windows.
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    Most painless way to switch to Linux is dual boot -- Linux Mint DVD give you that option. Eventually, you'll find you're booting to Windows less and less.

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    Ah - if by "last...
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    Re: Linux: an alternative to Windows 10

    You'll probably like Linux Mint Cinnamon, which is a GUI similar to WinXP. I like the Cinnamon GUI better than any other, by far, but it does crash once in awhile on bootup. I used Mint for years...
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