The end of support for older Windows 10 machines has left a whole lot of people looking for a safe, functional and inexpensive replacement operating system, and Linux is fast becoming a preferred solution for those users. In this video we take you step-by-step through installing Ubuntu Linux on an old Dell PC that currently has a working copy of Windows 10 on it.

You’ll learn:

• The very modest system requirements for an Ubuntu Linux install.
• Where to download the .iso file.
• How to make a Linux bootable USB drive and boot your computer to it.
• How to complete the install and what the various install options mean.

The end of support for Windows 10 DOESN’T mean that your old PC is destined for the scrap pile! Giving it a new lease on life with a modern and lightweight operating system makes so much sense, and the installation process is easy enough that literally anyone can do it.

I’ve so enjoyed my time messing about with Linux over the last couple of weeks that I am planning on making much greater use of it in the future in several of my devices. Are you ready to let go of Microsoft and benefit from the world of open-source software and operating systems? If you are, this video is your very first step to getting started.

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With the end of support for Windows 10 near at hand and Microsoft limiting Windows 11 availability to newer PCs, there is a HUGE population of people with older computers who are wondering what to do next. Do they just keep running Windows 10 without support and risk the security vulnerabilities? Do they knuckle under and pay Microsoft more money for one more year of updates? Do they give up on that older PC and shell out the big money for a new one?

It’s a tough list of choices. Adding to that list is the recommendation, usually made by PC enthusiasts, to dump Microsoft altogether and transition from Windows 10 to Linux in that older computer. Of course, there are many benefits to Linux, like the fact that it uses fewer system resources and is free, but can your average Windows user comfortably make that switch without feeling lost?

Remember, the vast majority of Windows users aren’t looking for a new hobby, they just want an operating system that will work without a lot of fuss. They don’t want to learn what a ‘repository’ is, or be forced to memorize a hundred different Terminal commands. What they want (I’d assume) is a Windows-like experience without the expense, the bloatware, the privacy concerns and the incessant advertising.

So for that user, can Linux be a useable option? Or is the learning curve just too steep? In this video we’re discussing what Linux is and who it may be appropriate for. We’re also going to have a tour of the Ubuntu Linux desktop, do some customizations to it to make it more “Windows like” and look at what’s involved in installing and using applications on the platform. Tune in to find out if Linux is the solution for you!

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