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I'm considering switching my Windows PC to Linux but i have no idea where i should start. Any advice?

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[–] wildflower 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

If you know how to make a bootable usb-stick/dvd, it is a good way to familiarize yourself with the different distros. If you want to try Debian, heres the link to their live-image https://www.debian.org/CD/live/

There is a windows how-to in the FAQ section https://www.debian.org/CD/faq/#record-windows

[–] TomatenMark 2 points 3 days ago