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How to Switch from Windows to Linux!

Switching to Linux may look hard, but it’s just a matter of wrongdoing. Depending on the Linux Distribution, it could be really easy or really hard.

DON’T BE LIKE PEWDIEPIE WHO’S FIRST DISTRO WAS ARCH. NEVER.

Welcome to a long-time user’s POV on How to Switch to Linux.

WHAT IS A LINUX?

Linux is actually NOT an operating System itself, it is a Kernel (the heart of the OS) And because of that There are many Linux-based Operating Systems (Distros) That cater to Different types of Users.

For Example: Ubuntu is a Linux Distro for Normal Users. Debian is a Linux Distro for Server Users. Android is a Linux Distro for Phones.

Links

These Links are here for - Well idk.

These are links to the ISOs You’ll need for later.

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

This link downloads the iso for Ubuntu 24.04. LTS means this Version receives Lots of Software Updates. This may Change as the case for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Ubuntu 24.04 LTS lasts until April 2029 without An ESM Subscription and until April 2034 With Said Subscription.

Ubuntu 25.04

This Link downloads the iso for Ubuntu 25.04. This isn’t LTS so it might not receive as much Software updates as 24.04 but it includes newer features such as GNOME 48 and rust.

Ubuntu Asahi Linux (for M1 and M2 Series Macs only!)

This link redirects you to the Ubuntu Asahi Linux Website, which has a guide on how to install This, which is out of scope of this guide.

BalenaEtcher

This link downloads the BalenaEtcher Windows App which is needed to create the Install Media.

Debian 13 “Trixie”

Use this instead of Ubuntu if your PC Doesn’t reach the Requirements.

How To Install

What you’ll need: 1 USB Drive with 8gb Capacity

A PC With 2ghz Processor, 4gb ram, and 25gb of drive space (Note: Check Settings/About to check requirements, if not met Download Debian Instead)

Any of the ISOs Used (Ubuntu 24.04, 25.04, or Debian Trixie)

BalenaEtcher Installed

Step 1: Create Install Media

You’ll need:

*A Working PC

*A USB Drive

*Your ISO Image

*BalenaEtcher Installer

Download the Installer Above And Double-click to open. Follow the steps to Install BalenaEtcher.
insert your USB Drive. Make Sure there is NOTHING on it.
Open BalenaEtcher, then Select your iso and USB Drive, and click Flash. this should take around 15 minutes. ——————————————
Step 2: Boot into Linux

You’ll need: *A Working PC *Your Install Media
Power Off your Computer.
Press your Computer’s BIOS Key as soon as your PC’s Logo Appears. This may be:

For Acer Users: Press F2.

For HP Users: Press ESC.

For Intel Mac Users: Press and Hold Option.

You are now in the BIOS. For All PCs Excluding Intel Macs, Navigate through the BIOS by using the left and right arrow keys to switch tabs, up and down to select options, and Enter or Spacebar to select. For ACER users, Turn on The F12 Boot Menu in the Main Tab. For HP Users, Make sure it is Turned on. for Mac Users, there is no Mac BIOS. do absolutely nothing.
Restart your PC (skip if you’re a Mac User.)
Enter the Boot Menu. For Acer Users, Press F12. For HP Users, Press F9. Navigate Through the Boot Menu and Select Your USB Drive. if you Accidentally booted into Windows or macOS instead, Just Restart this step. ——————————————
Install Linux

Congratulations! You Are now in the Setup! This is very Important. Make Sure to follow the steps carefully Especially if you want to Dualboot.
For Ubuntu Users only, Click the Installer icon on your Desktop. Debian has the Setup Loaded for you.
Follow the Instructions on the setup until you reach the Disk Setup Part.
Once you’re on there, Make sure to select “Install on Free Space” if you want to Keep Windows or “Format Disk” if you want to replace Windows. Make Sure you have Back up all of your Personal data. if not, Reboot into Windows One Last Time and Back up your files from there.
ON DEBIAN ONLY: Once you reach the Part asking for the Install Components, Select “Desktop Environments” and Select KDE Plasma.
Once you are done, Reboot your System.

Congratulations! You have successfully switched to Linux.

Additional Setup:

FOR UBUNTU USERS:

Log In to Your account and Press The Win Key.
Open Terminal.
type in “sudo apt update; sudo apt upgrade”
Enter Your Password. You Can’t see the Password while typing, so watch your keys and be careful.
Once that finishes, type “sudo apt install kde-full -y” or “sudo apt install kde-standard -y”.
Enter Password when prompted.
When Prompted to choose a Display Manager, Choose SDDM.
Reboot your system.
before you log in, you’ll see a desktops tab or something similar. Click it and Select KDE or KDE Plasma. Congratulations! Now your Linux looks like Windows 10! If you really want to make it look like Windows 10, Download a theme from the KDE Store.

FOR DEBIAN USERS: When you boot Debian, you’ll see a Boot menu. This is called GRUB. You Should have 2 Options: Debian and Windows/macOS (macOS could be shown as Darwin or BSD.” if not, follow these steps. Oh, and Mac Users begone.

For Now, Boot into Debian.
Open Terminal and check if you have a package named os-prober. Run “os-prober” and there should be command options. if not, install with “sudo apt install os-prober”.
still in the terminal, type “sudo nano /etc/default/grub” and add “GRUB_DISABLE_OS_PROBER=false”.
save the file by pressing “ctrl+x” and choose y.
reboot.

The issue should now be fixed!

Basic Commands

nano - text editor

apt/apt-get - app installer

cp - copy file

sudo - admin privileges

rm - delete file

rm -rf - delete folder

mv - move file

exit - exit terminal

End of Tutorial!

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