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Windows 12 is likely to debut in the second half of 2024 with AI-focused features
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Windows 11 was my tipping point. I have to use it at work, and there's no way I'd install that on my devices at home.
I'm already running Linux on my laptop and mini PC.
Could you say more about this? I am curious how new you are to linux, what you might be missing in linux, bumps in the road, etc.
My personal PC use is mostly surfing and gaming. Maybe some light office work but I use open office for that. How painful would the switch from W to linux be for me? This is starting to look more and more likely for me as Windoze goes downhill.
I know there are plenty of rabid linux fanbois here and to be clear I am just looking for an average Joe's experience switching...uber geeks with 20 years of Linux need not apply...thx!
I'm that average Joe! In fact, I'm using Linux Mint, which is extremely easy to use and navigate. In fact, I've found it much easier to learn than Windows.
So far, I haven't missed anything. I mostly stream content and use the internet. I haven't tried much gaming, but it seems to be well supported.
My only barrier I'm aware of for gaming are multiplayer games that require anti-cheat software, but I don't play such games anyway.
There are a few other little things. For example, since I use my mini PC for content streaming, I had to connect it directly to the TV via USB and use a wireless keyboard to navigate since that's my primary way to watch movies. (Screen mirroring isn't supported.) Another example is Proton VPN works on Linux but behaves weirdly. If I forget to disconnect, then next time I launch Linux I have to manually reconnect to wifi, which is weird, but the forums helped me immediately.
The Linux Mint forums are super good: https://forums.linuxmint.com/
So yeah, I literally just started using it, and my experience has been much less frustrating than trying to wrestle with Windows.
Edit: Linux Mint Cinnamon is what I'm using.
Thanks for the info.
You're welcome. Maybe I'll see you in the forums someday, inshallah.