Linux Mint is somewhat similar to Windows in terms of the desktop and basic interfaces, so this is an easy choice for the beginner. XFCE is used with older machines with less resources, and I'm not fond of KDE, although many users like the Plasma desktop. I recommend the MATE or Cinnamon editions that are generally preferred. When System Summary is selected in the navigation pane, the operating system is displayed as follows:įor a 64-bit version operating system, 圆4-based PC appears for the System type under Item.įor a 32-bit version operating system, x86-based PC appears for the System type under Item. To back up your programs, system settings, and filesĬlick Start/Start button, type system in the Start Search box, and then click System Information in the Programs list. You can also clone Windows states and save the file elsewhere

In advance, any mistakes are my own (I'm no guru) and I will gladly change any incorrect information.ġ) Back up all your SSD/HDD data first to a separate drive. The theory is that once you see how good Linux is - Linux Mint in this example, since it is very easy to use and friendly for beginners - you will gravitate over by realising you don't need spyware to get 99% of your tasks done. This guide will take the Win 7/8/8.1/10 user to a dual boot system - providing the option of two worlds. So, I'd like to write a basic guide for the Windows users who are newbies to Linux and want to make the transition easily, instead of just getting the age-old old advice - 'Just install Linux!' - which is not particularly useful. As you will be aware by now, recent reports show Win 10 is pure malware (Spyware O/S TM).

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