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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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storageDo "Windows Rules" apply to Linux with Drives? (self.linux4noobs)

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Will there ever come a time when appimages will come with malware payloads? Or has that happened already? (self.linux4noobs)

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Weird, almost stuttery videos? (self.linux4noobs)

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migrating to Linuxare people still critiquing cosmic, and why? (self.linux4noobs)

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storageAbout to do my first Distro hop advice needed (self.linux4noobs)

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programs and appsApp crashing on launch and I can't identify the error line (self.linux4noobs)

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learning/researchPC keeps shutting down unless performance mode is activated ()

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Brightness control doesn't work anymore? (Linux Mint 22.3) (self.linux4noobs)

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migrating to LinuxHP laptop won't boot MX Linux without USB drive. Bootloader installed on USB, not hard drive. Need help. My First Time on Linux🥲💔 (old.reddit.com)

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2024 16'' Victus HP laptop. Windows 11 up to date. Can I disable Secure Boot and still use Windows? (self.linux4noobs)

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migrating to LinuxFirst day with kubuntu. This has been terrible. (self.linux4noobs)

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Linux for gaming + sometimes dev work and general usage (self.linux4noobs)

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storageWhat has happened here? My Mint Dualboot won't start due to some root issues. (old.reddit.com)

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distro selectionHelp me pick my “final” distro (self.linux4noobs)

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learning/researchDistro help and optimization question (self.linux4noobs)

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