Comments on: How I Switched from Windows 10 to Linux Mint https://www.tecmint.com/switched-from-windows-to-linux-mint/ Tecmint - Linux Howtos, Tutorials, Guides, News, Tips and Tricks. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:15:08 +0000 hourly 1 By: dragonmouth https://www.tecmint.com/switched-from-windows-to-linux-mint/comment-page-1/#comment-1591781 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:15:08 +0000 https://www.tecmint.com/?p=40090#comment-1591781 If Mint is not working out for you, there are many other Linux distros that you can try. One of them is bound to work for you. This article is about switching from Windows to Linux Mint but it applies just as well to other Linux distros.

]]> By: Robert Hamborg https://www.tecmint.com/switched-from-windows-to-linux-mint/comment-page-1/#comment-1591387 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:03:30 +0000 https://www.tecmint.com/?p=40090#comment-1591387 In reply to Sharelwine.

I made the move 10 yrs ago to All Linux across my business. Granted I was a Windows programmer 1st, But Linux is 150% better and then some. Why else is the entire Web/Internet, most phones, and the
top 500 Super Computers in the World running on Linux?

]]> By: Robert Hamborg https://www.tecmint.com/switched-from-windows-to-linux-mint/comment-page-1/#comment-1591386 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:55:50 +0000 https://www.tecmint.com/?p=40090#comment-1591386 In reply to martixy.

Change the Mouse, not the System:-)

I have no issues, across 20 office computers and 4 Servers all running a combination of CentOS, Fedora, and Mint, with any peripherals!

]]> By: Sharelwine https://www.tecmint.com/switched-from-windows-to-linux-mint/comment-page-1/#comment-1590653 Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:29:47 +0000 https://www.tecmint.com/?p=40090#comment-1590653 In reply to Mike.

> I keep hoping. Maybe next year.

This year did it for me. I’ve tried several times in the past but always ended up going back to Windows as the primary system. Granted, I was not sophisticated enough in command line knowledge to achieve what I wanted.

This time, managed to set up my system in the proper way as I like. What pushed me was Windows 11 announcement and what utter garbage they are going to release this October. Tried Insider Beta and Dev channels to see what it is and except for UI re-invigoration, it’s a downgrade from 10.

Those are pretty much features that were supposed to ship to Windows 10 but instead become a new OS which you’re forced to use if you want all that new stuff. Or stay on Windows 10 till 2025 but with no new cool stuff which is W11 exclusive. Screw that. Currently using Mint and am quite happy.

Best wishes.

]]> By: cyteck https://www.tecmint.com/switched-from-windows-to-linux-mint/comment-page-1/#comment-1417230 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:54:04 +0000 https://www.tecmint.com/?p=40090#comment-1417230 Hello,

Yes! I too have come up against problems regarding Linux Mint & installation of & configuring of an HP-Laser jet printer. However, recently I upgraded my OS from Linux mint 20 to Linux mint 20.1 & I also downloaded the latest release (version) of HPLIP software. This has now successfully fixed the printer problem & I was able to finally install my HPLaser-jet 1100 mono printer. It works beautifully now!

Furthermore, this leads me to consider wiping my W10 machine in order to install Linux Mint 20.1 on my second machine. i.e. loose & replace Microsoft windows entirely? It’s a big job wiping, & rebuilding the system from scratch & I still haven’t made a final decision as to whether to commit to this.

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