Hello everyone
You probably heard and answered this a hundred times already but I’m a bit overwhelmed by everything when I start searching by myself online. Even more so when I’m not fully sure what I’m even looking for.
I want to switch to Linux but I don’t really know where to start and also I’m a bit scared to abandon Windows which I have been using for 20+ years now. Could you recommend me sources for absolute beginners (English or German) and/or give me tips and pointers?
Edit:
Thank you all for your help!
I got it working with a dual-boot from a USB and it’s way easier than I feared. Next step is to get an external drive and get serious.
When you do finally get into an installation (dual boot or live usb) just remember that this a whole new OS. And things that you thought about how “computers” worked was actually how “windows” worked. I just want to make sure you set expectations, because you could easily frustrate yourself when you start expecting things to behave a certain way.
Hopefully, you learn a lot from this experience. I’m excited for you!
I successfully booted Mint from a USB and so far it seems mostly easy to understand.
Thank you :)