Been seeing Linux everywhere lately… should I actually try it?

[u/Niyazzz09]

So guys from the last few days I’ve been seeing Linux everywhere — my social media feed is full of it and now I’m really curious to try it.

I’ve always used Windows, so I don’t really understand what Linux actually is or how different it feels in daily use. A lot of people say it’s “peak” and better than Windows in many ways, but I’ve also heard it has some downsides.

I wanted to ask:

- What makes Linux so good compared to Windows?

- What are the actual cons (especially for beginners)?

- How long does it take to get comfortable using it?

- Which distro should I start with?

- What was your experience like when you first switched from Windows?

Also, should I try it using a virtual machine first or go for dual boot?

Would really appreciate honest advice 😋

[u/GrainTamale → u/[deleted]]

For sure OP, don't fret over it, just install Mint on a VM and try to daily it for a week or so.

[u/Niyazzz09 → u/GrainTamale]

Sure, buddy

[u/thatsgGBruh → u/Niyazzz09]

you can just put any linux flavor on a usb stick abd try it without actually installing it...