Just hooked up my new computer. It is Windoze 11. What a confusing POC! Gonna head to the store and buy a copy of WINDOW 11 for dummies.
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Colonialgirl
Hawkeye
I'm sticking with Windows Pro 7 that I've used for years !!!!
I don't know enough about computers to know the difference in 10 or 11, but it pissed me off when they deleted my "wordpad".
Thankfully I have an older PC that hadn't been infected with that update that I could download wordpad from. Now I have a copy on a thumb drive.
Thankfully I have an older PC that hadn't been infected with that update that I could download wordpad from. Now I have a copy on a thumb drive.
Windows 11 has a pretty small learning curve over Windows 10. (BTW, you can move the start menu to the lower left corner, rather than centered)
With both 10 and 11, I use the search more than anything else. Be it apps, files, etc.
As for anything made before 10, and even 10 here soon, get it off of the internet ASAP. You are begging to be hacked. Windows 7 was End-of-Life in January, 2020 and Windows 10 is scheduled for October. End-of-Life/End-of-Support means no more service packs, no backwards compatible software, no fixing vulnerabilities.
And before you say anything about "But the government is still using XP!!!", the government is spending millions of dollars just to get Microsoft to continue to support just their operating systems. DOGE should have jumped on that crap immediately.
With both 10 and 11, I use the search more than anything else. Be it apps, files, etc.
As for anything made before 10, and even 10 here soon, get it off of the internet ASAP. You are begging to be hacked. Windows 7 was End-of-Life in January, 2020 and Windows 10 is scheduled for October. End-of-Life/End-of-Support means no more service packs, no backwards compatible software, no fixing vulnerabilities.
And before you say anything about "But the government is still using XP!!!", the government is spending millions of dollars just to get Microsoft to continue to support just their operating systems. DOGE should have jumped on that crap immediately.
OP
I wish I still had XP. That was the best I have ever had. I am now trying to figure out how to load Firefox. Then how to bookmark.
Not to start any browser wars, I have never liked Firefox. Not even anything specific I can point to, just don't like it.
I like Chrome, but Edge is Chrome re-branded by Microsoft. On a company computer? Edge is awesome. Links in my work email open in my work profile, links in my personal email open in my person profile. Since the personal profile syncs with my home devices, I never have to worry about losing passwords, auto-fill, or favorites.
TestEngineer
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DOS6.0 was the best OS that MS ever wrote IMO. But as far as the GUI based OS, WinXP was the best. XP was the very last OS that you could repair with an install disk. Every OS thereafter requires a reinstall, which dumps your data, settings, and installed programs.
Additionally, starting with the Vista SP2 install - there are backdoors into your computer that you have explicitly given MS permission to use. Big brother on steroids.
I hate MS, Apple, Google, Amazon, and most of today's larger data exploitation companies. If Linux had more support, I'd be there and never look back.
But Win11 is 10x better than Win10. I still run Win7 as much as I can for the limited things I do with my laptop. New laptops are pretty stupid. No CD/DVD tray, no USB ports, and so thin that they could be crushed by a butterfly.
"Progress" is NOT progress for the end user.
Additionally, starting with the Vista SP2 install - there are backdoors into your computer that you have explicitly given MS permission to use. Big brother on steroids.
I hate MS, Apple, Google, Amazon, and most of today's larger data exploitation companies. If Linux had more support, I'd be there and never look back.
But Win11 is 10x better than Win10. I still run Win7 as much as I can for the limited things I do with my laptop. New laptops are pretty stupid. No CD/DVD tray, no USB ports, and so thin that they could be crushed by a butterfly.
"Progress" is NOT progress for the end user.
This is factually incorrect. I just repaired a W11 computer two weeks ago. It gives you an option to keep documents and apps.
Gopher
Blackhawk
Next time MS pushes that download 11 now deal, does it just overlay what you already have? Nothing will be lost, theoretically.
Last time I downloaded Firefox, it came with a whole bunch of viruses.
Firefox used to be popular, but I don’t think so anymore.
I’ve read Chrome is the most secure.
Foxmike, if you have any questions, just ask. I upgraded to 11 as soon as it came out. I’m not an expert, but among everyone here, I’m sure your question could get answered.
In place update/upgrade to W11 will cause zero loss of files or apps.Next time MS pushes that download 11 now deal, does it just overlay what you already have? Nothing will be lost, theoretically.
wheelgun1958
Hunter
As for browsers, I use both duckduckgo and startpage.
Ahhh the good old days:
My first computer was a Ti64 from Texas Instruments. Storage was on cassette tape (same ones as in the stereo). I learned code in BASIC. Sadly, haven’t progressed much further. I still code in Visual Basic, what code I still do.
My first computer was a Ti64 from Texas Instruments. Storage was on cassette tape (same ones as in the stereo). I learned code in BASIC. Sadly, haven’t progressed much further. I still code in Visual Basic, what code I still do.
There's a freeware "Word Office" type app called Open Office. It works as well as the MS product, and you really can't beat the price!
Geesh. It's just software not rocket science.
There is a Linux Mint forum I go to with any problem I've had with Mint (there hasn't been many though, it's great). They walked me, a complete newb through it. Bunch of friendly gurus there.
Agreed
LibreOffice is the way to go for 'office' apps. https://www.libreoffice.org/
I have KUbuntu LTS loaded on all my servers/laptops/desktops. Mint Cinnamon is another good choice. I've been Windows free for years now. No registering with M$, no forced reboots, no pocketbook bleeding... I started using it back when it was downloaded to a stack of floppies. Nice that you can 'pick' a DE that fits your workflow ... Not forced like M$. All the apps I 'need' are present and accounted for.
Got my dad (84 now) using KUbuntu too. My maintenance of his laptop has went to almost zero compared to what I used to have to deal with on Windoze. That happened several years ago now. BTW, my dad retired early. One of the reasons was they were going to require a computer on his desk... Point is he isn't good with computers
and yet took to Linux no problem. He's happy, I'm happy.
I have KUbuntu LTS loaded on all my servers/laptops/desktops. Mint Cinnamon is another good choice. I've been Windows free for years now. No registering with M$, no forced reboots, no pocketbook bleeding... I started using it back when it was downloaded to a stack of floppies. Nice that you can 'pick' a DE that fits your workflow ... Not forced like M$. All the apps I 'need' are present and accounted for.
Got my dad (84 now) using KUbuntu too. My maintenance of his laptop has went to almost zero compared to what I used to have to deal with on Windoze. That happened several years ago now. BTW, my dad retired early. One of the reasons was they were going to require a computer on his desk... Point is he isn't good with computers
and yet took to Linux no problem. He's happy, I'm happy.
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Mint is probably the best distro for someone wanting to first get into and explore Linux and see if they want to try other distros. Easy install and configuration and the software downloads whether via APT in terminal or GUI installs quickly with little lag time.
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I really didn't have much choice, the old PC died.
Teflon97116
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Whoever integrated OneDrive into the WIndows 11 installation process (without warning new users against it) should be horsewhipped. It's a disease.
Probably how MS gathers gobs of data to train it’s AI…
I gave my Sicilian girlfriend my laptop running Mint, she gets dozens of free Italian TV stations for free with Hypnotix and her cable company wanted to charge her $20 per month for ONE channel. PS, she uses the cable company's connection to run Hypnotix on the webLibreOffice is the way to go for 'office' apps. https://www.libreoffice.org/
I have KUbuntu LTS loaded on all my servers/laptops/desktops. Mint Cinnamon is another good choice. I've been Windows free for years now. No registering with M$, no forced reboots, no pocketbook bleeding... I started using it back when it was downloaded to a stack of floppies. Nice that you can 'pick' a DE that fits your workflow ... Not forced like M$. All the apps I 'need' are present and accounted for.
Got my dad (84 now) using KUbuntu too. My maintenance of his laptop has went to almost zero compared to what I used to have to deal with on Windoze. That happened several years ago now. BTW, my dad retired early. One of the reasons was they were going to require a computer on his desk... Point is he isn't good with computers
Oh, MS stopped supporting the CDDB database a long time ago for CD's but Linux still maintains one. Anyway, my latest Mint Kernel update is valid through 2029 and I can update it at will (no compulsory upgrades) every few months.
