[NTLUG:Discuss] Conversion from Windows

[Gilbert Morrow]

Try opensuse, works with more hardware than most. 

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> On Dec 6, 2016, at 11:42 PM, Stephen M <smelheim85 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Try to either setup dual boot or a virtual machine.  There are plenty of
> free software out there to help.  I'd go slow at first or else to might end
> up hating Linux which is bad because Linux is cool.  There are very few
> programs in Windows that you won't find in Linux.  As suggested you can try
> LibreOffice.  I've never really worked with OpenOffice but what I remember
> it's suppose to be free or at least a part of it.  But for the most part
> you can find most anything you would use in WIndows in Linux.  If you are a
> gamers that's a toss up really on who you speak with.
> 
> My suggestion would be try either Mint or Zorin, both are pretty good for a
> transition.  I agree with using KDE because of the similarity as Windows
> start menu and how the task bar functions.  It's been years since I've made
> the move but still pretty happy actually. I haven't been able to convince
> any of my family yet other than setting up LibreOffice on my brother's
> Windows 10 laptop. Still trying to convince my farther to put WIndows in a
> hyper-visor for my mom though with Linux as the host.
> 
> Best of luck though and hope it works out for you.
> 
>> On Tue, Dec 6, 2016 at 9:31 PM, Greg Edwards <greg at edwards-tx.us> wrote:
>> 
>> I would suggest Mageia distribution with the KDE desktop.  KDE has a
>> Windows feel to it with a "start" button.  Get to know the virtual desktops
>> feature, you'll love it.
>> 
>> I like OpenOffice and run it on both my Linux and Windows machines. It
>> does a good job of reading MS documents.
>> 
>> Good luck, the group is here if you have questions along the way.
>> 
>> Greg
>> http://greg.edwards-tx.us
>> 
>> 
>> Gb91302 wrote:
>> 
>>> Win10 has finally pushed me over the edge (no pun intended). I want to
>>> set up a Linux laptop and 'test the waters' again. My last attempt was
>>> so-so several years ago.
>>> 
>>> All I need now is Open Office and a web browser.
>>> Plus an email app that has a robust AutoComplete feature so I can type
>>> 'ntl' and get 'North Texas Linux User Group'. I'm a hunt-and-peck typist.
>>> 
>>> I am looking for someone who has 'recently' converted from Windows (the
>>> latest msg on the discussion list is in 2001!);
>>> 
>>> Anyone?
>>> 
>>> Gil…
>>> 
>>> 
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