Many users use an e-mail trick to avoid creating a Microsoft account. This has now apparently been stopped by Microsoft.
  • hauiOPMAEnglish
    161·
    22 days ago

    Linux is very advanced now. You can check it out by making a bootable usb stick. No need to install it. For beginners I usually suggest ubuntu based versions like ubuntu, pop-os or mint.

    • unmagical@lemmy.mlEnglish
      5·
      22 days ago

      I’ve been using Linux for years. I’ve just also been using Windows, mostly for games, but given my experience on the Steam Deck I’ll probably be fine switching my desktop over.

      • hauiOPMAEnglish
        1·
        22 days ago

        I suggest dual booting at first, just to have options. Good luck! :)

        • Statlerwaldorf@midwest.socialEnglish
          2·
          22 days ago

          My problem was that dual booting kept me from committing. I’d use Linux a bit, go back to Windows to game, then a Windows update would kill grub or whatever it’s called these days and I’d forget about it.

          • hauiOPMAEnglish
            1·
            22 days ago

            Understandable. These days you dont need to go back to game either. The update aspect is really bad though.