Having suffered MS boot-up times approaching infinity, I’m now on Zorin 16 OS with the CAD and vector art systems I’ve needed for a decade but wouldn’t purchase and I’m digging into Python.

The entire evolution has been largely painless outside the Brother printer install that still doesn’t work. The best part… I am master of my own destiny, finally. That’s priceless.

i am dual boot macos / Ubuntu for 4 months now and honestly i realise i dont boot as much on macos than i did a while ago, im almost fully Ubuntu , except for that one app..once i fix my issue, will crush the disk and only install Ubuntu!

On this Telegram channel, we teach you how to eliminate 'big tech' spying and abuses from your life, by learning to use Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and the Linux Operating System. Linux is the future, it is Digital Freedom!

Start your GNU/Linux journey today in our technology forums -> forums.jeff.pro

Just finished switching over to Linux Mint Cinnamon on my main computer. Switched from Quicken to GnuCash for my personal accounting. Now have no Windows active on any of my three systems (desktop and two laptops). Next up is to replace my poor Galaxy S9+ phone with something deGoogled before it explodes from too many years of overcharging the battery.

Funny how much easier to switch than I expected—and how little I miss Windows.

On this channel, we help you learn how to use Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and the GNU/Linux Operating System as a complete replacement to eliminate the spying and abuses of "big tech" O.S.'s like Microsoft Windows.

Linux is made available in numerous free "Distributions," or "Distros." One of the most popular websites in Linux World is Distro watch. At distrowatch.com Linux distributions are ranked by popularity, daily. They are provided along with breaking news about developments in the FOSS and Linux community.

Like many applications in the FOSS world, Distro watch is more practical than polished, but it is highly useful. For new and experienced Linux users, Distrowatch is a good site to bookmark and review often.

@Jeffrey_Peterson

Linux is so amazing, it has reengaged my enthusiasm for learning a new system. And within a few months of reviewing and testing. I’ve upgraded an old windows 7 to Linux Mint, setup a nas server with remote virtual machines using VPN. And setup a custom image to install Linux to as many hard drives as I want, speeding up the setup time of a new machine, or restore to my own personal image.

It just keeps getting more amazing as I expand this knowledge to family and friends. And hope to one day help others that just need it done for them, setup and go.

I have not had a class with JP Technology, but I recommend it for beginners @Jeffrey_Peterson.

Quick story if anyone needs more convincing that Windows STINKS. 😡 I'm forced to use Windows for my job. I'm trying to learn about Macros and VBA so that I can edit several hundred Word documents with content controls. Anyway, I posted a question on a Microsoft forum yesterday, and it reminded me how WONDERFUL, AWESOME, HELPFUL, AND KIND the people are HERE. The response I got was, and I quote, "This is not a free macro-writing service." 😒 I actually got scolded for asking a question. Grrrrrr. 😤 So once again, I'm very grateful for this channel and the climate of learning and helping that has been fostered and diligently protected here. 🥰

That ability to run a distro from a USB drive and also save your data on that drive is called Persistence. Most Linux distros can do that, but some make it easy to do. Check out these three if you want to learn more:

https://embeddedinventor.com/top-3-usb-persistent-linux-distros-comparison-analysis/

Many are surprised when they discover that the Linux Operating System can easily be configured with the same look and feel as the "big tech" O.S.'s they were used to, but without any of the "big tech" spying and abuse at the system level when you use Linux.

In this video, see just how good your new GNU/Linux desktop can be!

https://linuxscoop.com/video/xfce-macos-big-sur

First I tried Ubuntu on my friends MacBook Pro. It was a bit sluggish, no WiFi and froze over time. Then i tried Linux Mint and it worked! Printer added automatically, WiFi and so far working flawlessly 😁👍 an old laptop revived and ready for another round 🥳

WooHoo!!! MX-Linux live session is running on 20+ year old ThinkPad, gave up on USB boot option and wrote a DVD iso image, but clearly can see modern Linux on very old laptop.

I left Mozilla Firefox browser today.
I will not use a browser that is collaborating with Meta (FB). I downloaded and installed the Brave browser using sudo commands in the Linux Mint Terminal. Following the steps on the Brave browser download page was easy peasy!

I loaded Brave, but it seems like it’s using Firefox. Not sure what I did wrong, or still need to do.

I have been very happy with Libre Wolf and have been using that with Duck Duck Go instead of Firefox...
🌻👩👍

Brave runs great on Linux btw. Yes, change your default browser in your settings. Firefox is fraud - sorry to say. I hope Brave hangs in there.

Linux has a robust GUI, every bit as powerful as Windows and MacOS. Depending on your Distro, you can install software from the desktop Software Center.

I’m looking at satellite phones can anyone give me some info on them, like will they work if cell towers go out and power goes down and what is a good one to look into?

😂 Here's to all of you for help making my new device safe. The best part of getting away from Google is using their device to do it. Bye!