A simpler explanation for the move from Windows to Linux.
There are so many options for getting started in Linux, it can be overwhelming. A lot of it could be ignored for starting out though, so here's the important ones.
Note: This guide is very much generalized. Hardware edge-cases may not be included.
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A problem you will inevitably encounter is some specific software not having Linux support. Have no fear! There are existing replacements. While these aren't drop in replacements, you might find them more comfortable in the end.