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RainCaster

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10. Quite the contrary

Reply to NowsTheTime (Reply #7)

Wed Jan 29, 2025, 09:31 PM

Jan 2025

Because Linux is Open it is more secure. There are more people reviewing it, and they all have very different viewpoints. That helps immensely.

As for a good distro (version) to start with, if you are coming from Windows, Linux Mint will be very similar in operation. It's a great choice for many reasons.

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Do I need to buy a new laptop? [View all] no_hypocrisy Jan 2025 OP

if your current laptop does not allow for the installation of Windows 11 Skittles Jan 2025 #1

Thank you. no_hypocrisy Jan 2025 #2

beating the rush will be a good idea too Skittles Jan 2025 #3

Can you just update to window 11 ? CentralMass Jan 2025 #4

There's a cut-off point with hardware canetoad Jan 2025 #6

You don't have to stay with Windows RainCaster Jan 2025 #5

I've heard Linux being open source isn't as safe, and wondering your take on that? NowsTheTime Jan 2025 #7

Ive used Linux for many years. It is safe. CentralMass Jan 2025 #8

Quite the contrary RainCaster Jan 2025 #10

Thanks to all! Appreciated. NowsTheTime Jan 2025 #11

Linux is safe Hokie Feb 2025 #13

An option is to Install Chrome OS. It will essentially turn your laptop into a Chromebook. CentralMass Jan 2025 #9

Wow! Didn't know you could do that! LeftInTX Jan 2025 #12

You have options Hokie Feb 2025 #14

Thank you! no_hypocrisy Feb 2025 #15

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