[MortMan]

I intend to go Linux. I’m in early research now.

[Varmint Al]

I have a dozen friends using Linux Mint KDE 64 Bit. They are very happy with it. The updates are easy and the system is solid. All were ex-Windows users and it was easy for them to convert over to Linux.

It was easy for them because I installed the OS for them. It is an easy install and much easier than any Windows install I have done. Only a personal password is required and NO authentication is required.

The beauty of Linux Mint is that I can instal the complete OS with all the important applications on one hard drive and then duplicate that hard drive for other computers. All of the necessary drivers are built in. Linux Mint finds the wireless hardware almost automatically and is a snap to setup. (Try that with Windows and the included wireless setup CD)

Also going from Linux Mint KDE 17 to 17.3 is as easy as one click of the Update Manager. The Update Manager automatically checks for updates and does NOT bug you with Pop Ups. The manager icon merely puts a blue dot in its icon's center when an update is avaliable.

I am sure happy I cut the ties with Microsoft 2 years ago.

Here is a link if you are interested in trying Linux Mint 17.3 "Rosa" KDE version.

PS I have installed Linux Mint on about 10 different laptops including 4 Dell 620 Latitudes and it works great.

Update: Linux Mint 17.3 "Rosa" KDE version has all the bells and whistles and is completely customizable. The newer 18.0 version is lacking in many features, in my view.

Good Hunting... from Varmint Al

[DaxtonBrown]

“I intend to go Linux. I’m in early research now.”

I tested it a long time. Made the full jump a year ago. It was worth it for me. Takes a year to get it all figured out and comfy. But why would I go back to the microsoft treadmill? And Linux improves every six months and you can get whatever flavor you want. A lot of people like gnome, but I’m using KDE which in some ways like going back to XP simplicity. Hey, I’m trying to work, not play games!

[Bob434]

linux mint- try out their ISO CD you can make youirself and try it before installing it- it will run a little lsow off the CD- but it’l give you a good idea if you like it or not without installing it- or try it in a virtual machine—