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SSD crapped itself finally, so good excuse as any to do the switch.

  1. Linux Mint? Is that recommended? Is this the one "you wish you started with"?

  2. I have some files on my HDD, I would rather not lose any of them, can they still run on Linux?

  3. Gaming. Any suggestions on running Steam and such?

I don't want "if this doesn't work out, I can stick with Windows." Fuck, I'm sick of Windows, when/where do you learn to love Linux? Thanks for your help.

Edit: Holy shit you guys respond fast. Thank you, you all deserve a beer. I won't know everything at the start, I was only hoping for some training wheels (tutorial vids) on how to do the basics.

I lied a bit, I still have an old gaming laptop (where I'm posting now). It runs Minecraft on medium (and I still love her). I'm already transferring files to it just in case.

SSD crapped itself finally, so good excuse as any to do the switch. 1. Linux Mint? Is that recommended? Is this the one "you wish you started with"? 2. I have some files on my HDD, I would rather not lose any of them, can they still run on Linux? 3. Gaming. Any suggestions on running Steam and such? I don't want "if this doesn't work out, I can stick with Windows." Fuck, I'm sick of Windows, when/where do you learn to love Linux? Thanks for your help. Edit: Holy shit you guys respond fast. Thank you, you all deserve a beer. I won't know everything at the start, I was only hoping for some training wheels (tutorial vids) on how to do the basics. I lied a bit, I still have an old gaming laptop (where I'm posting now). It runs Minecraft on medium (and I still love her). I'm already transferring files to it just in case.

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Basically, just get it done, I am transferring over to Mint Cinnamon, plan your move and be realistic, here's mine:

Prep new hdd with eseaus copy all non system files to reserve hdd DL Cinnamon Make boot USB--> I use Ventoy-- nice and simple Swap C: old hdd for new

Install Mint-->Run all updates Tweak and tune to my desire Confirm install works ok

On confirm transfer all files from reserve to new hdd

Install graphics card-->find Linux drivers (MSI TwinFrozrIII)

Confirm Graphics card

Install sound card--> find Linux drivers (Xonar Xense HD)

Confirm sound card

Find software components --> Thunderbird for email, Replacement for WinAmp, GIMP ect ect. . .

Sounds complicated but once you plan and start it flows quite well.

Good luck!!