I am 76 years old, and have been a windows addict since Billy Gates stole CPM and rewrote it to become MS DOS (1970ish). Since Billy Gates has become "big Brother," (read "1984" by George Orwell), I am looking for an alternative. I have heard a lot about Linux, but know nothing about it. Is there some way I can download a pdf file that explains it in some detail, so that I and my, very not computer saavy wife, can make a reasonable transfer without totally upsetting our lifestyle? Thank you very much
Greetings
@ka7tur , and welcome to a very helpful forum.
Nice to see another OF {old fart} coming onboard. I turned 87 in November, 2021.
Get ready for some interesting times ahead. Your 'old' brain cells are going to get a workout, and you will learn to love it.
Like you, I was 'reared' on Microsoft beginning about 1993. I was brain-washed into thinking that only Apple was proprietary.
Then, about 5 - 6 years ago, I stumbled across Linux, can't remember exactly how.
Like you, I have a wife who does not do computers very well. Today, however, she can do email, check her favorite websites, and play a few games.
Almost all my computer training is self-taught. I guess that is why I am attracted to Linux.
Here is a helpful article with some nice suggestions:
Looking to get started in Linux? Develop a good working knowledge of Linux using both the graphical interface and command line across the major Linux distribution families with The Linux Foundation’s Intro to Linux online course. Enroll for free here. (Este curso también está disponible en...
www.linux.com
I have found, after trying several different distributions, that Linux Mint was the easiest one for me to learn.
You sound like someone who wants to learn and even experiment a little bit. If that is the case, then you are in the right place - Linux.
Once again,
Welcome to the wonderful world of Linux!
Old Geezer
TC {Tango Charlie}
PS Linux is just as modern an operating system as anything out there today. Here's a picture of my present desktop