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I replaced Windows with Linux on a tablet, and I just can't recommend it

We talk a lot about replacing Windows with Linux here at XDA, and it's something I personally advocate for. I've tried a handful of Linux distros over time and prefer them in many ways to Windows 11.
ZDNet

I've used Windows for decades, but I tried Linux to see if it's truly 'easy' now - and one thing surprised me

Modern Linux distros have gotten easier to install. You're most likely to succeed with standard x86-based hardware. Be prepared to copy and paste lots of commands into a terminal window. Switching to ...
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5 Linux tools that made me stop using Windows utilities

Sometimes Linux tools are just better.
Hackaday

Moving From Windows To FreeBSD As The Linux Chaos Alternative

Back in the innocent days of Windows 98 SE, I nearly switched to Linux on account of how satisfied I was with my Windows experience. This started with the Year of the Linux Desktop in 1999 that ...
BGR

Over Half A Million Windows Users Are Switching To Linux - Here's Why

Windows 10 is on its last legs: The predecessor to Windows 11 has already reached its official end of support in October 2025, and will continue to limp along with free Extended Security Updates (ESU) ...