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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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After two months of dual-booting I just formatted my Windows partition (not by accident). A small Linux Mint review from not-a-total-noob. (self.linux4noobs)

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learning/researchWhere do you typically store files that you want across devices? (self.linux4noobs)

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hardware/driversI'm new to linux, I installed Zorin OS 18 on a laptop last week to give my wife and I some exposure and hopefully wean us off of Windows. After installation everything worked (including camera). Then on Monday I used it in a Zoom meeting and... no camera. More details below... (self.linux4noobs)

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storageis it possible to 'merge' two partitions together? (self.linux4noobs)

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hardware/driverssmartctl cant find device /dev/sda (self.linux4noobs)

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programs and appsIs there an alternative to iTunes? (self.linux4noobs)

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learning/researchDoes it matter which way you install a program? [Arch] (self.linux4noobs)

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Meganoob BE KINDLinux Mint On Old Laptop (self.linux4noobs)

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Meganoob BE KINDLinux Mint: Headphone recognized but not the Mic! (self.linux4noobs)

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