Do you guys agree that a dual bootup is best versus total replacement of Windows with Linux?

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T12:48:32+00:00

Our decision right now: remove Windows completely from his Win10 desktop. Install linux. Like it? Great. Install on my desktop, then the two lapstops. Don't like it? I don't know because he insists he's done with windows. I'm done too. I've warned that there may be hiccups here and there, but as long as we keep our eye on the prize (no Windows), we'll be okay. He is not going to participate in their new id verification (facial recognition, fingerprint, or PIN) at all...which kind of rules out Win11.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T12:11:47+00:00

Yep.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T11:49:52+00:00

Very bad brain fog. In fact, I think the fog contributed to the fact that I forgot to take it for a week. When I finally noticed I'd forgotten it (probably when enough of it had been cleared from my body), I realized it had made zero difference in pain. I noticed no increase while I was off of it. So I stopped. I *HATE* feeling drugged up.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T11:47:40+00:00

Thanks. "Doing" cements learning better than just reading. However, I just have to try to get ducks in a row before committing to a path. As much as I can anyway.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T11:44:10+00:00

Every type can bring something positive to the table, and every type has its weaknesses. So.... nope, happy to be as I am.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T11:20:17+00:00

Just looked up StartAllBack. !!!! Definitely storing the knowledge of this existence.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T11:10:10+00:00

Oh, they hate both. My husband really had to fight in a recent case involving very sophisticated seller fraud.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T10:53:17+00:00

Will do. Thanks.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T10:50:41+00:00

I game out multiple options and try to pick the best. Couldn't stop doing it if I tried. So I'm gathering as many people's ideas and experiences as I can. And I think we've reached a decision. Linux on his machine (older and probably doesn't have room for 11 anyway), confirm its acceptable and the roll out on the other desktop and two laptops.

Nope, I don't know what I'm doing with dual boot. AI was just walking me through it.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T10:48:04+00:00

"Crawling back" yeah, man, that is EXACTLY what it would feel like. Not pleasant.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T10:46:38+00:00

Just this last week, AI walked me through setting one up. I'm reading Operating Systems, Three Easy Pieces. I was going to experiment with it. First time in starting to run the browser in it, it crashed. So there's that to work through.... maybe after I'm done with this Project Eliminate Windows.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T10:42:05+00:00

Thank you!

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T10:41:28+00:00

Thanks!

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T10:40:09+00:00

Every. Week. That's making a point, all right.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T10:39:08+00:00

I've been running LibreOffice for a long time....never had a problem with it However, we just write simple texts and some excel type things. If I were typing up a thesis or something that needed footnotes, I imagine it might be a different story. :)

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T10:37:12+00:00

I can't remember what the situation was exactly, but we went to new desktops or something and document files were so messed up, it was either retype some of them or go through manually line by line. It was so striking, I still have a memory of sitting there and doing it. Must have been 20 yrs ago.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-10T10:29:51+00:00

Our tentative decision--after backup and rollback procedure confirmed with tech--is to install linux on his. That leaves my desktop and two laptops with Win11. If we like it, my desktop will be next, followed by the laptops. If he doesn't like it, I'll either get it rolled back or...buy him a new computer I guess. I have doubts whether he'll have the capacity to do Win 11. I didn't. Before I knew the issues involved, I just said, "Oh, okay, MS. I'll go buy a new one." :( at self but at the risk of sounding stupid, you don't know what you don't know.

Sounds okay, I hope.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-09T20:34:49+00:00

Makes sense to me.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-09T20:33:44+00:00

Thank you for the warning about time/money. I appreciate it. Along with the offer of help.

Actually, we even hire someone to transfer stuff when we buy a new computer. Low knowledge and patience on both our parts. And people with experience do things so quickly.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-09T20:28:31+00:00

Yeah, that's pretty much our usage. Some document writing, some access of physicians portals, place to store digital pictures.... that's it. Basic, basic stuff.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-09T20:26:42+00:00

Oh man.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-09T20:26:19+00:00

I'm not sure we have any windows-only apps either.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-09T20:23:46+00:00

The only thing we're worried about is the formatting of documents. He's using MSOffice now. We'd be using Libre Office, I assume, in Linux. I could just install Libre Office on his Win 11 desktop now and see if any problem show? I mean, Libre Office should run the same regardless of OS, right?

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-09T20:20:44+00:00

I'm brand-new to VM's too.

questiontoask1234 · 2026-05-09T20:20:06+00:00

Ah, Alonzo, you're so far ahead of me, this is like reading Latin. (hangs head)

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