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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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How easy is it to switch back to windows? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 5 months ago by FemboyNB@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I'm considering switching to linux but I'm not a computer savvy person, so I wanted to have the option to switch back to windows if unforeseen complications (I only have 1 pc). Is it just a download on usb and install? And what ways can I get the product key or "cleaner" debloated versions.

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[–] haui_lemmy@lemmy.giftedmc.com 35 points 5 months ago (2 children)

You dont even install. You download, write to usb and try linux.

Give it a good hour or more, trying to do a couple basic things like browsing the web, using some apps.

If you find yourself liking the experience, hit install and go dual boot. You can then decide on every boot if you need windows or linux today.

In case you feel like getting rid of windows, you can just disable the item in the boot menu (tutorials online) i guess.

So as you see, there are many failsafes which you can use to not get stuck without a computer that you understand.

Have a good one.

[–] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

@FemboyNB@lemmy.blahaj.zone fyi, when you run Linux off of a USB drive (aka live USB), it's likely going to run a lot slower than when installed on an SSD. Just take that into account when you're testing it if you go that route. I wouldn't want you to think Linux is slow as frozen molasses and forgo the full experience because of a misunderstanding.

[–] uhN0id@programming.dev 2 points 5 months ago

To that point it's probably going to be a lot slower than running it on an HDD too. That said, the USB performance is surprisingly good when you consider you're literally running an OS over USB and the OS isn't even in an optimized state.

[–] chris@lemm.ee 4 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I would agree way this, with one caveat: Does OP plan to game on Linux?

Gaming on Linux has come very far, but it’s not perfect and not something you can really get a feel for in a USB live environment. At that point rather to dual boot and try sticking with Linux for a while.

[–] haui_lemmy@lemmy.giftedmc.com 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Uhm… you do realize that dual booting is step two in what I said right?

[–] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

Hi!! 👋☺️

[–] chris@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago

You’re right, my bad.