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LPBBEAR

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37. Mint

Sat Apr 3, 2021, 03:06 PM

Apr 2021

I agree.

Linux Mint is a good choice for Windows users. It features the Cinnamon desktop as well as a Mate version.

I also like PCLinuxOS which uses the KDE desktop. PCLinuxOS is a "rolling release" version of Linux. Rolling Release means it sort of evolves as time goes on with no need to do a version to version update.

Another nice distribution of Linux especially for older systems is Q4OS. Q4OS still supports 32 bit computers of which many older Windows systems tend to be. 32 bit computers can't run modern 64 bit operating systems. Q4OS has a version of the older KDE desktop called Trinity that has been updated to support modern software. Its a shame to have to toss out a perfectly good 32 bit computer if you don't have to or want to. Keep them out of the landfills people!

Linux has a lot of really nice alternative solutions for those who would like to step out of the Microsoft rat race. Cost isn't an issue either and any money you do spend isn't going to a corporate monster like Microsoft or Apple.

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