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I can still remember the moment I switched from Windows to Linux. Back then, I didn't have anyone there to tell me what to expect. It would have been nice to get even a bit of advice from someone with Linux experience in the know to say, "Hey, you'll want to know about this before you start down that path."
It would have made things easier. Instead, I took just dove right in, hoping I could figure it all out as I went.
The good news: Linux today is not nearly as difficult as it was back then. In fact, Linux is downright easy.
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Even so, there are a few things you should know as you begin your journey with the open-source operating system.
I'm here to help you out. Let's dive in, shall we?
1. Say goodbye to lockdown
This is a big one for many users. When Windows or MacOS is your operating system of choice, you're pretty much locked into Microsoft or Apple's way of doing things. When you use those operating systems, you get what you get, and that's that.
With Linux, you have choices -- lots of choices. If you don't like the way your chosen distribution looks or works, change it. Install a different desktop or customize the default to perfectly meet your needs.
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