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Computer Help and Support

Susan Calvin

(2,228 posts) Mon Mar 2, 2020, 06:19 PM Mar 2020

Going from Windows to Linux. [View all]

I want to get a Linux Mint computer, but I'm concerned about being able to read the files created with Windows on my external hd, or reading the external hd at all. Should this be an issue? Thanks.

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Going from Windows to Linux. [View all] Susan Calvin Mar 2020 OP

nope lapfog_1 Mar 2020 #1

Reading files created in standard formats should not be a problem at140 Mar 2020 #2

Generally, no kurtcagle Mar 2020 #3

As mentioned in the earlier reply, it depends on what type of file. CentralMass Mar 2020 #4

You should have no problem reading disks written under Windows from Linux. n/t PoliticAverse Mar 2020 #5

Thanks all. Susan Calvin Mar 2020 #6

So there are ways to run the occasional Windows program. Susan Calvin Mar 2020 #7