Help me choose a Linux OS to replace Windows 10

[antreas]

Help me choose linux os to replace windows 10.

I need it to be popular to be sure it will get security updates for the next 10 years *I mean developers will keep working on the os*.

 

[Gdant]

AFAIK, no linux OS, without upgrading to next version comes with 10 years of support.
Ubuntu has LTS versions which has support for next 5 years.
It depends on your work types which you want to do, there are so many linux OS out there with focus on ones needs.
What are you requirements and work that you do on PC?

These are very popular OS

Ubuntu
LinuxMint
Fedora
debian
Arch Linux

They all have different strong points and cons.

 

[Arequire]

From my personal experience Linux Mint was the easiest to get to grips with coming from a lifetime of using only Windows.

 

[Sr. Normal 2.0]

Xubuntu, Manjaro Xfce, Mint Cinnamon ... all of them has KISS philosophy (Keep It Simple, Stupid), a lot of free and legal software and the most well-known software (Chrome, Firefox, opera, Thunderbird, VLC, Libreoffice ...)

You can do a dual boot and keep W10.

 

[Thirio]

I've tried Linux Mint and Ubuntu, out of those two I liked Linux Mint better. I had issues installing updates on Ubuntu it would freeze and crash for me. Had no problems with Linux Mint, it was fast and easy to set up for a Linux newbie.

 

[Winter Soldier]

Not personally used but some of my colleagues use Linux Mint.

New features in Linux Mint 18 Cinnamon - Linux Mint

 

[Handsome Recluse]

AFAIK, no linux OS, without upgrading to next version comes with 10 years of support.

Aha! We have CentOS
I agree to use only distros from the popular ones. You can get it at distrowatch. This is to make sure your distro never leaves you.

CentOS have a bit of an odd learning curve since it's geared for enterprise but at least you're sure it will never leave you since it's code from RedHat that comes from people collaborating with RedHat and it has a 10-year lifetime. It's also valuable experience since it's standard server OS and is based on a standard server OS.
Ubuntu, Xubuntu and Linux Mint whatevers are easier, good and has a standard set of programs. Fedora's harder since you have to install music and has 1 year lifetime but is still good and supported, probably better than the Ubuntu brothers since they're in a hiatus.

 

[antreas]

Removing windows 10 and replacing it with Linux Mint 18.1 MATE.

Things to do after installing it?

 

[Winter Soldier]

Things to do after installing it?

Check for updates.

 

[antreas]

Check for updates.

Installing updates now.
Windscribe vpn set up done!
Firefox sync with profile done!
Wifi drivers install done!

 

[antreas]

I need to use noscript on linux?

 

[Tiny]

I need to use noscript on linux?

There's an IRC chat app in Mint, I think it's called Hex chat. You can get a lot of help on their channel using the app. They'll also walk you through any troubleshooting you might need to do.

You may also want to check this site after you install.

Hope this helps!

 

[antreas]

There's an IRC chat app in Mint, I think it's called Hex chat. You can get a lot of help on their channel using the app. They'll also walk you through any troubleshooting you might need to do.

You may also want to check this site after you install.

Hope this helps!

I mean i need noscript extension protection on linux? i know windows users use it for protection.

 

[Tiny]

@antreas Sorry about that. It's a good idea to use noscript. Some exploits are cross platform. Though I personally would use uMatrix. Again though, I strongly recommend using Hex chat in your Mint apps to speak directly to the Mint community. It's an extremely useful resource.

 

[larry goes to church]

I've always been a fan of Ubuntu Desktop.

I would suggest it highly.

 

[Deleted member 178]

Most Windows "classic users" (not the power users) , love to say "i'm done with Windows" , but after a while , they all come back, because Windows is 10 times easier to use and compatible with most applications while Linux isn't.

 

[antreas]

Most Windows "classic users" (not the power users) , love to say "i'm done with Windows" , but after a while , they all come back, because Windows is 10 times easier to use and compatible with most applications while Linux isn't.

I did that before. I was using elementary os then switch to windows 10 when i change to ssd and now i switch to linux mint.

Windows 10 is crap! all this spying from microsoft everywhere ads in folders in apps everywhere.

 

[Deleted member 178]

Windows 10 is crap! all this spying from microsoft everywhere ads in folders in apps everywhere.

yes yes sure...we are so important to be spied upon... ; show me screenshots please, because i'm a home version users and i don't see any ads on my OS...

 

[Oxygen]

i'm a home version users and i don't see any ads on my OS...

On the latest Insider Build (Fast Ring) and I have never once seen any type of ads anywhere on the OS.

Don't really understand why people make such a big issue about "spying" when the programs or services they use can be sending data without their consent.

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

Just my opinion, but Mint Cinnamon is a fun and stable.
I love it.