PC TLC
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Breathe Life Into Old PCs
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Revive That Old XP/VISTA Compter
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Give That New Computer Power & Speed
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Install (FREE) GNU/Linux Operating Systems
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It Only Costs You My Time & A Small Donation
Linux Mint 19.1 Cinnamon
Linux Mint 19.1 Cinnamon is probably one of the most popular operating systems in the Linux world, it comes with a very modern desktop with functionality likened to windows 7, it's based on Ubuntu and has a very large amount of applications available within the Software Manager, it has great language support and multimedia codecs can be installed during the installation process, it also has a welcome screen that provides valuable information to help new users discover their new operating system.
Please use the following links to find out more on the Linux Mint website and or watch the video linked below to discover more.
Ubuntu Mate
Ubuntu Mate is now officially part of the Ubuntu family of operating systems, it features a traditional desktop that was originally used by Ubuntu prior to their change to the more modern Unity interface, which has now been changed over to the Gnome interface. It can be installed on older hardware or modern hardware, It has an attractive welcome screen that is very intuitive and is loaded with lots of information to help new users update the system, install applications and lots more to ease you into the world of Linux.
Please use the following links to find out more on the Ubuntu Mate website and or watch the video linked below to discover more.
Peppermint 9
Peppermint 9 is a lightweight operating system based on Lubuntu (LXDE) desktop environment aimed at older computers, it can also be used on modern computers if it happens to be your favourite OS, it comes with some unique tools such as (SSB) Site Specific Browser which allows you to save your favourite websites and run them as a native application integrated within the desktop environment, it uses a browser with less functions giving you more screen space. It's classed as a hybrid OS in that it takes some of the best parts of other OSs and integrates them nicely as a lightweight environment, some examples are the XFCE Whisker menu and Nemo file manager.
Please use the following links to find out more on the Peppermint website and or watch the video linked below to discover more.
Ubuntu 18.04.2
Ubuntu is an open source operating system based on Debian and it uses the Gnome desktop environment, it comes with everything needed to run your home computer, an office suite, a web browser, email client, media app and a lot more applications available in the Ubuntu Software Centre. A lot of other Linux Distributions such as Linux Mint, Ubuntu Mate, Peppermint, Elementary and many more are based from Ubuntu itself. Check out Ubuntu's simple and intuitive desktop design with everything a user would need out of the box and many apps to choose from.
Please use the following links to find out more on the Ubuntu website and or watch the video linked below to discover more.
GNU/Linux General Statement
GNU/Linux is a good everyday operating system that does not require antivirus, although they are available and can be used effectively in the scanning of email, so malicious files cannot be passed on to a windows user, most operating systems are updated free and once notified you can choose to install updates when you are ready, 98% of the time no restart is necessary.
Examples of everyday GNU/Linux use would be email,social media, general web browsing, music, videos, youtube and plenty more.
Software is available in most software centres and can be installed free! and there's plenty of GNU/Linux applications equivalent to windows programs and work just as well, there will be a learning curve which is a given with any new environment. All applications installed are also updated free! through the distributions update process.
Gaming in GNU/Linux is not as native or well supported as Windows, if your'e a heavy gamer Linux is probably not for you, unless you have a Linux/Windows dual boot situation which is a complex install process, gaming can be achieved in Linux, Steam for example, although not as many games are supported, however the more Steam users in Linux the more the Steam developers will make available it's that simple. Personally I have installed World Of Warcraft in Linux Mint with a sixth generation Intel i7 Quad core (Intel Skull Canyon NUC) running in Wine, which is a free open source compatibilty layer application for Windows programs and achieved good results and a very playable environment considering it used onboard graphics only.
Problem Solving GNU/Linux is one area you will become familiar with as time goes on, and depending on which operating system you choose there will be a community base always willing to lend a hand, having said that, the list of operating systems I have chosen to select from should provide a smooth trouble free environment, but like any operating systems and variable hardware, problems can arise from time to time.
Disclaimer GNU/Linux is not for everybody and you need to be sure it suits your needs, replacing your existing Windows environment also means the loss of all data on your existing machine so the responsibility is on you to be vigilant in backing up your valuable data.
The Cost
A once off payment of $40 for the install and a $10 donation to the chosen operating system
(Proof Of Donation Will Be Provided) free support will also be provided by phone or remote desktop if available.