"The Ubuntu installer warned me that it would remove everything on my hard drive, permanently wiping the entire Windows 10 installation I'd been running for years at that point. I hesitated for a second - maybe I should just dual-boot? No, I'm going all in! Finally, I hit the button to install Linux. One year later, I still don't regret that choice. I even resurrected an old Windows 10 laptop by installing Linux on it."
"My decision to try out Linux was driven by a growing dislike for modern Windows more than anything else. However, I've come to appreciate Linux as more than just an escape from Windows. Linux hasn't been as intimidating as it's often made out to be, and I've found a lot to love about it, despite (and sometimes because of) its challenges."
A decisive switch from Windows 10 to Ubuntu involved wiping the hard drive and installing Linux. The migration came from frustration with modern Windows and resulted in renewed appreciation for Linux beyond a mere escape. The transition included trying two distributions and four desktop environments, and repurposing an old Windows laptop with Linux. Initial setup was difficult, particularly installing applications and adapting without command-line experience, but the learning curve proved manageable. Overall sentiment after one year was positive, with the move described as ultimately worthwhile and without regret.
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