[goodnesswins]

Can anyone use Linux mint...or do you need some programming skills? Just bought a new laptop and would like to dump the Microsoft stuff

[Noumenon]

Linux Mint (current release 18.1 "Serena") is very easy to set up and use. 1. Download the ISO image from here. 2. Burn the ISO image to a DVD. 3. Boot from the DVD 4. Linux Mint will launch - wait until you get to the desktop. No input required until then. 5. Double click the Install Linux Mint icon. 6. Follow the prompts. You'll welcome the nearly instant device recognition, among other things. Run it from an SSD and get incredible performance. Enjoy. PS - if you find it necessary, you can run Windows apps using WINE, or Windows itself using Virtual Box.

[Varmint Al]

Yes, Linux Mint Cinnamon is easy to try before you commit. Just download the .iso file from linuxmint.com and make a bootable DVD from the .iso file. You can boot from it and try it out from the DVD without installing it.

It will have FireFox ready to run and browse with.

Good Hunting... from Varmint Al