Comments on: Dumping Windows and Apple and switching to Linux

By: Alex Andrite

Alex Andrite — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:10:41 +0000

Thanks Mr.Z.
I have defaulted to amazon and ordered both a disc and usb for 32/64 machines. Both include Mint, Cinnamon, usb / w Cinnamon MATE Xfc.
Thanks again for the nudge to get me off of “you know what”.
Three laptops await my attention. Will begin with oldest – XP 32b.

By: Robert Zimmerman

Robert Zimmerman — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:04:40 +0000

In reply to Alex Andrite. Alex Andrite: I use Kubuntu on both 32 and 64 bit machines, so I know it was available for both. However, newer versions might not be. You need to research this. Hopefully someone else might chime in with suggestions.

By: Alex Andrite

Alex Andrite — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 01:10:02 +0000

Good stuff here !
Attempting to convert a (32bit) IBM ThinkPad, AMDcpu, 768ram.
Found:
>>Version 20.3 “Una” Release Date: January 7, 2022 Release Notes
Linux Mint is now 64 bit only. Available with your choice of the following desktops. Cinnamon Desktop, Mate Desktop, and Xfce Desktop.
>>
Any recommends for Disc source for same ?

ciao,
A.

By: sock_rat_eez

sock_rat_eez — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:25:41 +0000

I am running a PinePhone (braveheart) with Mobian (Debian for mobile) – pretty functional these days, but still a little bit of a work-in-progress, too. There is a multi-boot image for SD card at

https://xnux.eu/p-boot-demo/

which would let you try out all of the current OS candidates.

all the remarks above re Linux on old hardware are heartily seconded ! We are mostly Linux Mint here.

By: Htos1av

Htos1av — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:41:18 +0000

Since linux kernel 1.2 for me! On the 16 core workstation today, I like OpenSuse Tumbleweed.

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 01:55:08 +0000

pzatchok, I have been running either Raspian or Ubuntu ion my Raspberry Pis. Both work without issue. The Raspian software loader has a pretty good selection of Linux flavors to choose from.

I’ve been a Mac based life form for decades, so I have a few Mac computers and an iPad computer conversion. But everything else runs Linux of one flavor or another. I have one Windows laptop for the spaceflight software that I absolutely have to run. The days I use that thing are completely draining.

By: James Stephens

James Stephens — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 01:51:25 +0000

Fred – Most phones run on a Linux kernel however the shell and GI may stink like Android. I installed Ubuntu on one of my phones and it works well but finding a U.S. carrier has been a problem. They are all married to Google. Linux phones are more widely used in Europe. I may try a Pine Phone by Manjaro if I can find a carrier here in the land of the free.

By: Fred

Fred — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 01:13:56 +0000

Any such thing as a Linux phone? If so, any recommendations?

By: Robert Zimmerman

Robert Zimmerman — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:26:00 +0000

In reply to mdmill. mdmill: I use Kubuntu. I picked it because I could set it up to run almost entirely from the keyboard. I also am not the one to ask, as I tend to not make changes once I am happy. There might be far better and more frequently update flavors as well as versions of Kubuntu available.

By: mdmill

mdmill — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:23:33 +0000

RZ: What is your current favorite flavor of linux?

By: James Stephens

James Stephens — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 23:30:54 +0000

F.Y.I. I’m using Manjaro KDE edition. It’s beautiful! It’s a rolling distribution based on ARCH. I have used the same installation for years and years. It’s seen plenty of updates. They go quick, just a minute or two and I’ve never had a problem. It has changed some over the years as features have been added. The only maintenance I’ve done is to remove orphans, packages of software which are no longer used. They are kept just in case. It’s easy to do. But it isn’t in any way necessary. I just like to keep a clean machine. I must deal with Windows and Apple at work. It’s a pleasure to get home to a computer which works and doesn’t argue with me. Everybody at work complains and complains about the computers. Why can’t they work like yours? Then I tell them my computer runs Linux and they are shocked. “Oh, god! Not that!” To this day so much fear surrounds Linux and H.R. has a real hatred of it. I don’t get it. Well, I think H.R. just wants to sell expensive never ending Microsoft training.

By: Gary H

Gary H — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:23:39 +0000

I’ve used Ubuntu to run as a media server on a low power system. I’ve also used Open Office for the last 15 years. There is a sense of freedom when escaping the Microsoft/Apple landscape. I just wish it was equally easy to escape the Apple/Android operating systems.

By: BZZZzzz___

BZZZzzz___ — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 21:01:29 +0000

Other than network stuff, I haven’t bought a piece of computer hardware since installing Ubuntu 10.04. (Oct., 2004-see how intuitive Linux is). I’m dual booting three machines + my dailey driver is a dedicated Linux box.
Everyone gives me their discards, even after I tell them they could have it themselves after I do an install for them. Some folks are just scared of different, I guess. +++++ No Anti-virus needed!!!!!
LINUX, PEOPLE!

By: pzatchok

pzatchok — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:36:10 +0000

Rob Fryer

Can I change what Linux I am running on that PI or am I stuck with what they give me?

Can it boot to a flash drive?

By: Robert Zimmerman

Robert Zimmerman — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:24:30 +0000

In reply to Phill O. Phill O: I am certain the Wine emulator will run Office 97. I use it to run Office 2003. However, a smarter choice would be to switch to either LibreOffice or OpenOffice, which do the same as Office but with more options.

By: Phill O

Phill O — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:01:57 +0000

It is time to change!

Does anyone know if Linux will load Microsoft office 97.

I find the older stuff more user friendly (for me)

By: Shallow Minded Reader

Shallow Minded Reader — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:53:58 +0000

Rasberry Pi, not for the average Jane or Joe. You can get a very decent linux laptop for $150 or less from online auctions such as https://shopgoodwill.com/home. Ebay might cost you a little bit more.

By: Rob Fryer

Rob Fryer — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:45:52 +0000

The internet basically runs on linux
it is simply more robust and secure.

For a personal computer or a 2nd personal computer
I am using the inexpensive Raspberry Pi as a starter.
Very good dual video in latest models
Costs about $150 but need your own flat screen and keyboard and mouse
You may just have those lying around

It can do all the same things and more, but is a bit different.
A great backup machine.
Raspberry Pi started as an education tool and grew to a huge
user base. Meaning there is a lot of help.

Check in with your local teenager and see if they can help

Rob in Solana

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:21:15 +0000

Thanks to Bob and James, I tried Linux Mint on my old failing Windows 7 desktop. I can not be happier. My old software was bloated with the typical MS “software rot” and continually gave me errors and crashes. Installation was very quick and painless with minimal hiccups.

With the old Win 7 software, boot up was a long tedious exercise. I was used to waiting minute after minute to see what error would pop up next. Now I can flip on the power and this old machine will boot and be ready to work in 50 seconds! Amazing.

Thanks again.