Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Computer Help and Support

PATRICK

(12,425 posts)

7. My son does work for Mint

Reply to LPBBEAR (Reply #5)

Wed May 27, 2026, 12:01 PM

Yesterday

and has gifted my out of the Microsoft trap completely. I can see how people without that access to experts get cold feet or don't put in the time. And choosing among the different iterations of Linux is valuable information to have.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Why Most Users Stay On Windows Despite Linux Being Free [View all] douglas9 Feb 2026 OP

I did what the article recommends LPBBEAR Apr 13 #1

He-Man Windows Hater here, since day 1. (We are talking MS-DOS and beyond) usonian Apr 17 #2

Linus Torvalds: "Microsoft hatred is a disease" Sector 001 Apr 17 #3

My venture into Linux Hokie Apr 19 #4

Seen this often. LPBBEAR Apr 21 #5

My son does work for Mint PATRICK Yesterday #7

The average computer use prefers to have computer problems dealt with by the Geek Squad. LeftInTX May 13 #6