I have a new 2017 laptop. Is it still acceptable to remove windows and install Linux?

I wonder if the concern is more that lines are internet/cellular based. My husband (an old-school phoneman) and I were talking about this last night. Our land line was disconnected and ported into a digital line via Comcast. If internet or power goes down, so does our phone. True land lines would continue to operate unless there were deeper issues with the carrier (AT&T, etc.).

I backed up and deleted last fall/winter, can’t really remember. That tells you how much it bothered me 😂 Do not miss it one bit.

Have been with this group since it started. I have Ubuntu on a desktop, Linux Mint on a laptop, and now I cannot stand to get on my wife's desktop with Windows 10. Linux is easier to use and more responsive, just takes time to get use to the change

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Any gamers out there . Just wanted to mention i have tried Proton on 3 windows based games . 3d chess , Poker Night at the Inventory and Table Top Racing . All worked flawlessly on Ubuntu 20.04 . I'm using the 470 video driver with a gtx1070 6 gig card . Talk about being able to totally give the finger to Microsoft. It's priceless

Absolutely. Checkout this article to get an idea of what's available. Keep in mind that there is so much more than this:

https://fossbytes.com/best-linux-distro-beginners/

Thank you for this. I’ve been a Microsoft Developer for over 20 years, recently developing Python for Linux platforms. This is great info.

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Ubuntu 20.04 on a Surface 3.

what is the best password manager to use? Currently using dashlane but want to move to a FOSS alternative.

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Since the focus here is moving away from big tech, will importing email from my MS live account to Thunderbird be counterproductive? I dont want to compromise a new clean Mint system

I love Brave browser as it removes those annoying adds imbedded in youtube posts, has built in vpn and blocks trackers so it says.. Love from AUSTRALIA..

I just got started with Linux. Love Ubuntu, trying Mint next on another computer. My windows days are limited.

I used 1password on windows. Found there is an install for Linux too. Using it on Linux, but its not FOSS.

Hey guys, what about Onstar and tracking even if you do not purchase the service. I dont subscribe but They send reports each month and the light next to onstar in my car is green. Any way to disconnect? Seems like a good way to track people!!!