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Thinking on switching to linux (lemmy.sdf.org)
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Approaching the end of window 10 and have no plans on upgrading to 11.

I am trying to find alternatives to applications I regularly use before jumping ship (it is mostly a gaming focused pc) any suggestions?

There’s oculus software for my vr but don’t know what I’m going to do with that

Small update: probably going to do Linux mint as that appears to be the most beginner friendly

Update two: that's a lot of comments, and Thanks for all the info

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[-] foremanguy92_@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

Recommend you Linux mint.

But preferably use LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition) instead of Mint based on Ubuntu

[-] Emtity_13@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 2 weeks ago

What's the difference between the two?

[-] foremanguy92_@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago

One is based on Ubuntu, the other on Debian. I wouldn't recommended and don't like Ubuntu myself cause of their decisions in the FOSS world

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