Hello everyone

You probably heard and answered this a hundred times already but I’m a bit overwhelmed by everything when I start searching by myself online. Even more so when I’m not fully sure what I’m even looking for.

I want to switch to Linux but I don’t really know where to start and also I’m a bit scared to abandon Windows which I have been using for 20+ years now. Could you recommend me sources for absolute beginners (English or German) and/or give me tips and pointers?

Thank you in advance

  • rutrum@lm.paradisus.day
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    2 days ago

    When you do finally get into an installation (dual boot or live usb) just remember that this a whole new OS. And things that you thought about how “computers” worked was actually how “windows” worked. I just want to make sure you set expectations, because you could easily frustrate yourself when you start expecting things to behave a certain way.

    Hopefully, you learn a lot from this experience. I’m excited for you!

    • Jumi@lemmy.worldOP
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      2 days ago

      I successfully booted Mint from a USB and so far it seems mostly easy to understand.

      Thank you :)