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    Idk where else to post this but I've finally kicked Windows for good and I'm SO EXCITED (lemmy.world)
    submitted 2 weeks ago by A_Union_of_Kobolds@lemmy.world to c/linuxmemes@lemmy.world
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    I've also got the Linux Basics for Hackers book but it's at home while I'm on vacation.

    I'm just really happy rn yall :) this install took some work, SecureBoot kept getting in the way and I'm not the most savvy person so there was a lot of Googling and trial and error in the way of getting here.

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    [–] asudox@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 2 weeks ago

    Welcome to the community.

    I do have a question: Do you like your current desktop environment (Cinnamon)? Some newcomers complain that it looks quite dated (which I agree). If so, you could try out KDE Plasma or GNOME instead.

    [–] Twoafros@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

    Nice!!! I'm trying to be like you

    [–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

    Giddyup!

    [–] punkwalrus@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago

    I have been using Kubuntu as a daily driver for almost 10 year now, and never regretted it. I had one Windows box for things like special cases (like dumb website forms that won't let me use Linux), Pearson Vue exams, and edge cases related to work, but it's on standby as a secondary system I RDP into. I am not a gamer, so I didn't need it for that. I saved so much money not having to buy hardware in the last decade or so.

    Sadly, Windows 11 won't work on anything I have (TPM issues, too old), so I recently got a cheap Windows 11 laptop before the tariffs hit and I pay more for dumb Windows-only reasons.

    Linux all the way, man. Gave me a career, a life, and my hardware back.

    [–] countrypunk@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 weeks ago

    Linux mint my beloved

    [–] SynopsisTantilize@lemm.ee 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

    I've got the same laptop and running mint. How is your wifi when you resume sleep or open your lid?

    [–] A_Union_of_Kobolds@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

    Haven't had any trouble, connects right up. What are you experiencing?

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    [–] Mwa@lemm.ee 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

    did the same thing and Did a raid0 btrfs config on my old windows drive.

    [–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

    Way to go! Welcome to the club buddy! If you need help, don't be shy. You can DM me anytime and I'll do my best to help. :)

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    [–] sic_semper_tyrannis@lemmy.today 4 points 2 weeks ago

    Great work! Glad you're with us

    [–] nossaquesapao@lemmy.eco.br 4 points 2 weeks ago

    Welcome to the community!

    [–] frozenpopsicle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 weeks ago

    Congratulations Comrade! Good luck to you in your new world of free awesome software. I escaped Windows years ago and can only imagine how bad it's gotten.

    [–] Ptsf@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

    You've got this! 🔥

    [–] Thcdenton@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

    Love that command line book. Got it on my shelf next to me. Have fun

    [–] Jayjader@jlai.lu 3 points 2 weeks ago

    Congrats for sticking it through!

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