• nevermind@lemm.ee
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    5 days ago

    By newbie do you mean people who don’t know anything about computers ie me?

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      5 days ago

      Yes. It’s probably the friendliest Linux distro. But there’s still a learning curve so don’t go in thinking it’s as plug and play as Windows.

      Source: Tech savvy guy that changed over recently

      • Peter G@mstdn.plus
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        5 days ago

        @maniclucky @nevermind
        Linux Mint is indeed the friendliest of the Linux distros but one still needs at least a bit of experience with installing OS. The fundamental problem with Windows is that it comes pre installed on everything and most people had never needed to install an OS.

        @nevermind, you need to find a friend who’s done it or someone online willing to walk you though it. It’s not very difficult but if you’ve never done it it could be a bit weird.