I switched to Linux after using Windows for 10 years

Re:I switched to Linux after using Windows for 10 years by andrepd on Thursday October 15, 2020 @12:27PM (#24790416)

I suggest Linux Mint. Stable Ubuntu derivative with a sane, "just-works" desktop environment (Cinnamon).

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Re:I switched to Linux after using Windows for 10 years by pmoriarty on Thursday October 15, 2020 @12:34PM (#24790510)

What if I don't want any desktop environment, but just want to run the i3 window manager?

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Re:I switched to Linux after using Windows for 10 years by schwartzworld on Friday October 16, 2020 @02:15PM (#24803449)

I've been using Ubuntu with IceWM and it was as simple as installing the window manager, logging out and then selecting IceWM before logging back in.

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Re:I switched to Linux after using Windows for 10 years by sketchyj on Thursday October 15, 2020 @12:48PM (#24790698)

Arch if you don't mind or enjoy tinkering, otherwise I believe manjaro has an i3 spin configured and ready to go.

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Re:I switched to Linux after using Windows for 10 years by bombela on Thursday October 15, 2020 @12:50PM (#24790719)

then install ubuntun mint, and follow by apt install i3-wm

That's what I have been doing the past 7 years.

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Re:I switched to Linux after using Windows for 10 years by lproven on Thursday October 15, 2020 @06:22PM (#24794895)

I think perhaps you mean install Ubuntu Server or use the netinstall ISO?

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