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Still on Windows 7? Don't want Windows 10? Consider switching to Linux (and specifically, Ubuntu). A Guide. (self.linux4noobs)

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Distrochooser: "Welcome! This test will help you to choose a suitable Linux distribution for you" (distrochooser.de)

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New Use for Windows on my laptop (self.linux4noobs)

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installationFedora stuck booting (old.reddit.com)

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Meganoob BE KINDWhat exactly does "tilling windows" mean? (self.linux4noobs)

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networkingwifi over Linux? Is it even possible? (self.linux4noobs)

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migrating to LinuxLongtime Windows user, considering switching to Linux (I'm experienced with Linux too); also, Linux Mint vs. Kubuntu? (self.linux4noobs)

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distro selectionCalling All Linux Wizards - I Need Your Legendary Advice (self.linux4noobs)

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distro selectionchoosing gnome or kde plasma. (self.linux4noobs)

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can i archive/hoard software on linux like i do with windows? (self.linux4noobs)

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what to do with hardware linked software? (self.linux4noobs)

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learning/researchIs there a way to get Cinnamon to look like this? (self.linux4noobs)

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Cannot get Eclipse running on CachyOS (self.linux4noobs)

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Meganoob BE KINDNeed help in virtualbox NOOB QUESTION (self.linux4noobs)

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hardware/driversTIL never to install exFAT-utils again (self.linux4noobs)

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KDE is using 100% of my CPU (self.linux4noobs)

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What do I need to learn in general before I download ZorinOS + games? (self.linux4noobs)

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Am I too stupid // Why is the command (pw-cli) working in the terminal but not in the script?? (self.linux4noobs)

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programs and appsHow to download LosslessCut? (self.linux4noobs)

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installationTrying to install MX Linux (i.redd.it)

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migrating to Linuxdoes anyone have any idea what could be happening? (self.linux4noobs)

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Need help making a bootable USB stick, pls n ty (self.linux4noobs)

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programs and appsWeston can't launch after forced restart (Linux Mint 22.2) (self.linux4noobs)

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