Hi all. I’ve got an older #computer running #Windows10, and I’m thinking about putting #Linux on it since I’ve always wanted to try it out and think this computer might run better with Linux. I read a topic on audiogames.net about Linux #accessibility, and I saw a few recommendations for #distros to try out. To any #blind Linux users, is #NixOS a good one for a beginner, or should I try #LinuxMint or #Ubuntu? Also, what’s the best way to install Linux and replace #Windows? Thanks.
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  • SamuelJohnson@mstdn.social
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    9 months ago

    @RareBird_15 @mastoblind @accessibility @main Ubuntu 24.04 (yr.month) will be released today. Agree w recommendations for Linux Mint, which is based on Ubuntu. An update to Mint based on 24.04 will follow this summer. You can try a live boot version (running from a USB drive).

    You’ll need to make Bios changes. FWIW I recommend against dual booting. Get a 2nd drive. Windows can’t be trusted not to trash your Linux installation & it will make passing on PC easier.

    1st thing to learn: Timeshift.