To get started, you need to choose a distribution or distro. You noticed I used the word distro or distribution frequently already. Let's briefly discuss the basics of the many different Linux distributions.
An individual or team created each Linux distro to solve a problem, so let's consider solving the problem of moving from Windows to Linux. These include gaming, servers, networking, diagnostics, hacking, anonymity, software selection, older hardware, and, yes, much more. We can easily eliminate the majority of Linux builds based on their purpose. As a Windows user, I can take a short test drive, provide a screenshot, and give you my opinion. I am in no position to write a full-blown Linux review of any distro. I'm going in blind, simply choosing distributions that promise to make life easy for Windows users and are recommended by Linux users. Yet, I don't remember the last time (over ten years) I used Linux, which makes me uniquely suited to recommend a distribution. Still, I have one advantage - I've been a Windows user for about 30 years, even running a well-known Windows download and help site. You may have read other tutorials recommending which Linux distro you should try. Check out our pick of the best Linux distros for beginners for better choices for replacing Windows 10 with Linux.TIP: Hard to fix Windows Problems? Repair/Restore Missing Windows OS Files Damaged by Malware with a few clicks There are many lightweight distros out there that run much faster than Windows 10 – especially on older hardware, and because not as many people use Linux versus Windows, there are fewer viruses and malware threats as well.Īnd, as Windows 12 Lite shows, you can configure Linux to look and behave very similar to Windows.
While Windows 12 Lite is clearly not going to replace Windows 10, it does raise some interesting points about how Linux could be a good alternative for people who are getting sick of Microsoft’s mishandling of Windows 10. As well as the badly-printed out manual, there is also a rather ropey-looking website, which at least is honest about it being Linux Lite 4.8 LTS made to look like Windows 10.Īpparently, the seller was offering DVDs of Windows 12 Lite for £15 (around $20, AU$30) at the computer sale – and while that’s certainly cheaper than a Windows 10 licence you should never buy random software like that – and you should never pay to use free Linux distros like Linux Lite.
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