So no, sorry, Linux will never replace Windows. But then that’s like saying ‘will good music ever replace pop music ?
The next thing we wondered was: should you replace windows with linux?
Lets dig in. rick’s answer: Ed, replacing Windows with Linux is a great idea for several reasons. There are a number of excellent Linux distributions that would serve you well, but I recommend installing the latest version of Linux Mint.
Kali Linux is a powerful Linux boot system that doesn’t overstate Windows. You can operate a dual boot. Using a combination of a physical shredder and your hard drive will make this happen.
Replace your Windows installation with Linux! Think of it like this: Windows is a huge, lumbering behemoth that is quite inefficient at utilizing a computer’s available hardware resources such as CPU clock cycles, RAM and hard drive space. Linux on the other hand is a lean and extremely efficient operating system that is very resistant to viruses.
Is Linux Mint the best Windows replacement OS?
Linux Mint works for you if you are coming from Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10, and you can trust that it will work for you for a very long time. One major reason Linux Mint remains for me the best Windows replacement OS out there is the out-of-box compatibility with the hardware.
The next thing we asked ourselves was; can I install Linux instead of Windows 10?
If you’re sick of Windows 10 or don’t want to upgrade to Windows 11, you can install Linux instead. Here’s how to make the switch to an open-source operating system and install apps.
Linux on the other hand is a lean and extremely efficient operating system that is very resistant to viruses. All things being equal, almost any computer running Linux will operate faster and be more reliable and secure than the same system running Windows.
Can I run Linux on Windows without Losing my Apps?
5 – If you want to take advantage of the speed and security of Linux without giving up your beloved Windows apps, you can set up a “dual-boot” installation where you can choose to boot the PC into either Linux or Windows with a simple “boot menu” selection. There are a number of Linux “distros” to choose from including the ever-popular Ubuntu.
Here is what I ran into. Windows programs typically will not run on a Linux machine, and even the ones that will run using an emulator such as WINE will run slower than they do under native Windows.
Should I use Linux to replace my old PC?
If you’re planning to replace your old PC anyway there is really no risk to giving Linux a “test drive”. Who knows, you just might decide you like Linux better than Windows after seeing the way it runs and considering the following advantages: 1 – Unlike Windows, consumer versions of Linux are completely free.