27-02-2025, 02:30 PM
(This post was last modified: 27-02-2025, 03:54 PM by Wainuitech.)
Been trying various versions. Nothing is the exact same as Windows.
You have to remember, Linux is NOT Windows and visa-versa.
Majority of linux Distro's are free.
Whatsapp ?? Have a read https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/how-to-ins...-on-linux/
If using Linux, get used to having to use commands to change some things, AND if you want to use any Windows-based programs you have to use something like Wine to run them - But it's also hit and miss, some will work some wont. Others Like FF, there are Linux Versions. Just like theres a linux Version of Microsoft Edge if you use that.
Get used to having to enter passwords to install or change anything. And possibly having to locate drivers yourself. While linux ( depending on the version) does have a lot, theres lot not available as well. Some hardware eg: some printers - will auto install, no problems -Others not so much.
The actual question, which Linux, with all the different distros there's over 600 to select from. Ask on a Linux forum and you'll get many different answers.
Getting help is "fun" What works with one distro won't work with others.
Lots of people suggest Linux Mint - It's crap for sharing and when trying it it crashed more often than ran, windows on the same computers = Fine. ( two computers 1 built 2012 other 2015)
Even in mint you have to select which one, Theres : Cinnamon , MATE , Xfce -- All different layouts.
People say Windows does a lot of updates, HA! Linux I have installed on a PC in the workshop is updating DAILY with new updates.
Ones that I found that are close to Windows for basic use are: Fedora KDE or Budgie, Tuxedo, Debian KDE ( fedora for example has at least 12 different versions) TuxOS I found works the easiest for Sharing, but not so good with WINE to run Windows programs.
Fedora https://fedoraproject.org/ Click on downloads, Spins - Each option shows its interface.
The most stable I have installed is Ubuntu Server, with CasaOS being used as a NAS. The Ubuntu desktop version, wouldn't run on same PC for some reason, even then didn't like the interface, where the Server is all command prompt to do anything.
Whatever you try, remember there WILL be a learning curve, and some of the time getting help is often a case -- Reinstall.
You have to remember, Linux is NOT Windows and visa-versa.
Majority of linux Distro's are free.
Whatsapp ?? Have a read https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/how-to-ins...-on-linux/
If using Linux, get used to having to use commands to change some things, AND if you want to use any Windows-based programs you have to use something like Wine to run them - But it's also hit and miss, some will work some wont. Others Like FF, there are Linux Versions. Just like theres a linux Version of Microsoft Edge if you use that.
Get used to having to enter passwords to install or change anything. And possibly having to locate drivers yourself. While linux ( depending on the version) does have a lot, theres lot not available as well. Some hardware eg: some printers - will auto install, no problems -Others not so much.
The actual question, which Linux, with all the different distros there's over 600 to select from. Ask on a Linux forum and you'll get many different answers.
Getting help is "fun" What works with one distro won't work with others.
Lots of people suggest Linux Mint - It's crap for sharing and when trying it it crashed more often than ran, windows on the same computers = Fine. ( two computers 1 built 2012 other 2015)
Even in mint you have to select which one, Theres : Cinnamon , MATE , Xfce -- All different layouts.
People say Windows does a lot of updates, HA! Linux I have installed on a PC in the workshop is updating DAILY with new updates.
Ones that I found that are close to Windows for basic use are: Fedora KDE or Budgie, Tuxedo, Debian KDE ( fedora for example has at least 12 different versions) TuxOS I found works the easiest for Sharing, but not so good with WINE to run Windows programs.
Fedora https://fedoraproject.org/ Click on downloads, Spins - Each option shows its interface.
The most stable I have installed is Ubuntu Server, with CasaOS being used as a NAS. The Ubuntu desktop version, wouldn't run on same PC for some reason, even then didn't like the interface, where the Server is all command prompt to do anything.
Whatever you try, remember there WILL be a learning curve, and some of the time getting help is often a case -- Reinstall.
Upgrades = Old bugs replaced with new Bugs.