Win XP fan soured on MS
I used to do all kinds of (mostly) work on computers from mainframes to Atari (not commodore), and then mainly Dos and Windows PCs. So I have not been an MS antagonist (but I was a BIG fan of Atari)....
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burlmart;
I have run various linux desktop distros since 1996.
Try Linux Mint. It heads up the current popularity list at Distrowatch.
A Live CD/DVD will allow you to try out the distro without touching your hard disk. When you are ready, the same CD/DVD will install the distro.
If you are not comfortable with burning your own DVD, you can purchase one online.
I recommend the MATE version because it will be more compatible with the Windows XP look and feel. After installing, you can then choose to install the Cinnamon desktop. After that, you can choose between desktops whenever you log in. Cool!
There are two MATE versions depending on whether you have a 32bit or 64bit CPU.
HTH;
John
I have run various linux desktop distros since 1996.
Try Linux Mint. It heads up the current popularity list at Distrowatch.
A Live CD/DVD will allow you to try out the distro without touching your hard disk. When you are ready, the same CD/DVD will install the distro.
If you are not comfortable with burning your own DVD, you can purchase one online.
I recommend the MATE version because it will be more compatible with the Windows XP look and feel. After installing, you can then choose to install the Cinnamon desktop. After that, you can choose between desktops whenever you log in. Cool!
There are two MATE versions depending on whether you have a 32bit or 64bit CPU.
HTH;
John
