As Microsoft Windows continues to require more and more access to your data, your identity, and anything on your laptop, many people are questioning what the options are.
I sure know I did!
I was a longtime Windows user as a result of a set of professional/technical tools exclusive to that platform, so whilst comfortable on Windows, I thought the Linux thing would be a bridge to far for this old bear. Not so :-)
I started by installing Ubuntu on an old laptop I had. The first thing that I noticed was that it was very fast and snappy - even on an old laptop. By doing this I could keep my old windows machine going until I felt comfortable in this new Linux world.
The second thing I noticed as that the interface was really simple to use and navigate. And when it came to questions, there is loads of help readily available and I was very quickly comfortable on there.
Now there's a new aspect that can help further. Now, I say "new" but really it's just because I only found out about it.. lolz .. the Cinnamon desktop on Linux Mint is designed to look and behave like your familiar windows interface - and just like Ubuntu .. or Debian .. or any of the Linux distro's it runs like greased weasel shit and is definitely worth a try.
If you're thinking about making the switch, or curious about what that would be like, dig out an old machine and give it a go .. most probably like me .. you won't look back!