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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Finally making the move to Linux, and I have questions before I get started. (lemmy.world)

submitted 23 hours ago by Zugyuk@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hi everyone, I'm planning on moving from w11 to kubuntu (lts release - 24.04). I'm a gamer at heart, a game designer by education, and wanting to get away from Windows. I could really use some top tips, best practices, and things to look out for. I have run Linux on a Chromebook, but never as my primary PC.

I'm preparing by copying tax info, critical documents, game prototypes, and D&D documents to a USB.

Then run Linus from a different USB on restart?

Thank you for your help, and any references to specific how-to's 😅.

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[–] Kirk@startrek.website 18 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

Just to be safe you may want to copy important files to a cloud storage AND usb drive before formatting the drive.

Also don't overthink this and there is nothing wrong with Kubuntu, but Kinoite is going to be very similar and a little more resistant to n00b tinkering mistakes.

[–] Zugyuk@lemmy.world 9 points 22 hours ago

I have 20 years in the video game industry, plenty of PC experience, just less In Linux. I'm not too worried about making mistakes that cannot be fixed 😁

[–] spv@lemmy.spv.sh 3 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (2 children)

if i suggested encrypting said files before uploading them to cloud storage, would that be good advice or ramblings-of-the-homeless-man-on-the-corner-warning-of-the-black-helicopters

edit: at least maybe the tax data

[–] swelter_spark@reddthat.com 1 points 5 hours ago

Always wise to encrypt sensitive data.

[–] Zugyuk@lemmy.world 4 points 21 hours ago

Good call, I'll probably keep tax info on a USB only 😅