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Linux Mint is a community-driven Linux distribution based on Ubuntu (in turn based on Debian), bundled with a variety of free and open-source applications. It can provide full out-of-the-box multimedia support for those who choose to include proprietary software such as multimedia codecs. Linux Mint is available with a number of desktop environments to choose from, including the default Cinnamon desktop, MATE and Xfce. Other desktop environments can be installed via APT, Synaptic, or via the custom Mint Software Manager. Linux Mint actively develops software for its operating system. Most of the development is done in Python and the source code is available on GitHub.
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Try it in a VM first. Then, you will like it and do these steps:
⚠️⚠️⚠️ SUPER IMPORTANT - Back up your important files in a flash drive first!!!
Then, you have 4 options:
• Dual boot
• Live USB enviroment
• Delete EVERYTHING and install Linux Mint
• Stay with Windows (ignore this option, like you can't flex "i use linux btw" and basically it's kind of spyware)
Store your product key if you have one JUST IN CASE if there is a really small chance you switch back again (this does not apply for dual booting and maybe live USB enviroment).
Install it your favorite way and then ENJOY!
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Much closer to windows than you would expect; try creating a live USB
to try it out without having to install anything, or changing any of your
current files.
https://www.fosslinux.com/274/how-to-create-linux-mint-live-usb-drive-on-windows.htm
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Runs super well, even on old machine (i3 gen 3), user friendly,
and even a little simular to windows
Great Distro Choice!