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Firefox is ending support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1, and users are urged to switch to Linux (www.pcgamer.com)
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[โ€“] Stalinwolf@lemmy.ca 16 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (11 children)

I'm still afraid to switch to Linux because I've used Windows since i was a kid with Windows 95. It's gotten progressively worse, and I'm still reluctantly camped out on Windows 10, but the thought of firing up a new operating system and going back to being a confused adolescent who doesn't know how to get around (with or without accidentally making an older woman crouching in red lingerie the desktop wallpaper on my family computer and then denying any knowledge of it) makes me really uneasy.

Please, Linux whisperers. Calm my woes. ๐Ÿ˜“

[โ€“] coolmule0@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago

You've got a very relatable situation. Switching to Linux can be a gradual thing. -Keep your windows main, and get a flash drive boot

  • make a folder on you C:/ or D:/ to store your Linux user files (like downloads and documents). This keeps your windows files more separate from your Linux files. It also let's you keep files across boots. You can delete the Linux folder if you don't want to keep it around.
  • Open up Firefox, and have a browse of your favourite sites. See about logging in and getting your account logged in.
  • what's it like? Is it different to windows? Is the vibe different?
  • try installing your favourite app or game.
  • get curious!
  • too much? Your windows is still right there.

Baby steps! And remember, you don't need to see the whole staircase, just take the first step :)

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