Ok, so I have a windows 8 operating system in my lenovo ideapad laptop and I'm honestly sick of windows. I heard from a lot of people how linux is awesome and I decided that I want to transform my OS to Linux. How could I do that? Keep in mind that I'm not a computer geek and I basically use computer for typing college assignments, facebook, and basic internet surfing.Is Linux going to be hard for me to use? I need help.
How to change my operating system from windows 8 to linux?
Guest
Before you continue, I'd like you to understand this:
Linux isn't something you can immediately learn to use. Windows 8 may be quite bad, but it is simple enough to use if you avoid the gesture features and start screen. For some, Linux is a great change, and for others, it's a disaster they wish they never got themselves into.
If you're really sure you want Linux, get this version of Linux, called Ubuntu. It's the simplest version of Linux. http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop
McSalad
Beware if you intend to continue to use your programs.
Keith
Personally i think linux mint 17 cinnamon is the best all you have to do is download the iso then right click on it and pick burn to dvd then boot with it when you boot tap f9 to getto boot manager pick boot with dvd and you will boot the trial mode the installer is on desktop to uninstal linux you will need to use easybcd to repair restore boot manager simply deleting a linux partition will render windows nbootable since it uses boot manager not grub
Sum Ting Wong
GNU/Linux isn't as easy as Windows 8.1. There will be times when it breaks and no one can help simply because GNU/Linux desktop users are fewer than Windows users. Since Windows is more widespread than GNU/Linux you will find more Windows programs that GNU/Linux ones. You risk not being able to run certain programs required by school assignments, for example.
Anywho, there's a really easy way to run GNU/Linux without the hassle of partitioning hard drives or overwriting Windows. Install your GNU/Linux OS in a virtual machine. Both VMware Player and VirtualBox are free.
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/
https://www.virtualbox.org/...albox.org/
Once you're finished with the VM you can simply delete it like any other file on your PC. So you try out a lot of GNU/Linux distros to see which suits you best.
Dominic
Thank you very much everyone for your help. I think I will just stick with windows for now.
Ibrahim