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There's a Linux desktop environment for everyone.
Windows users will feel right at home with several DEs.
All of these desktop environments are free.
Have you found yourself itching to walk away from Windows and make your way to a more reliable, secure, and flexible environment?
If so, Linux is what you want.
However, if you're one who doesn't exactly enjoy change, you might be concerned about learning something completely different. That's understandable, given how many desktop environments are available for Linux, and how many of them are so radically different than what most are accustomed to.
Also: Ready to ditch Windows? 'End of 10' makes converting your PC to Linux easier than ever
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