#windowsmigration — Public Fediverse posts

Never used it myself, but I can recommend this website for self-learning the basics of Linux: https://linuxjourney.com/

I can also try my best to answer any questions anyone may have about Linux.

As an aside, I'd recommend Linux Mint for beginners due to its resemblance to Windows and ease of use with many built-in graphical tools. ZorinOS is also another one with an optional premium version.

For new users, unless they're more used to a MacOS-style interface, I'd actually advise to keep away from #GNOME as its interface will be confusing to (former) Windows users.

#boost #boost4reach #boostswelcome #linuxmint #linux #zorin #zorinos #zorin_os #linux_mint #LinuxBasics #linuxbeginner #windowsmigration

This blog post by ZorinOS may also be of some help: https://blog.zorin.com/2025/05/28/windows-10-is-reaching-its-end-of-life/

Feel free to DM me if you want any clarification or understanding, or just reply to this comment.

For those that are slightly savvy, I'd recommend the Debian Handbook. It definitely requires some knowledge and there are some debian-specific components of it, but it helps with a general understanding of how Linux itself works:
https://debian-handbook.info/browse/stable/

#Boost for visibility.

#gnome #boost #boost4reach #boostswelcome #linuxmint #linux

Ferrus :verified_paw: @[email protected] · 2025-08-16 · 06:27 UTC

Never used it myself, but I can recommend this website for self-learning the basics of Linux: https://linuxjourney.com/

I can also try my best to answer any questions anyone may have about Linux.

As an aside, I'd recommend Linux Mint for beginners due to its resemblance to Windows and ease of use with many built-in graphical tools. ZorinOS is also another one with an optional premium version.

For new users, unless they're more used to a MacOS-style interface, I'd actually advise to keep away from #GNOME as its interface will be confusing to (former) Windows users.

#boost #boost4reach #boostswelcome #linuxmint #linux #zorin #zorinos #zorin_os #linux_mint #LinuxBasics #linuxbeginner #windowsmigration

This blog post by ZorinOS may also be of some help: https://blog.zorin.com/2025/05/28/windows-10-is-reaching-its-end-of-life/

Feel free to DM me if you want any clarification or understanding, or just reply to this comment.

For those that are slightly savvy, I'd recommend the Debian Handbook. It definitely requires some knowledge and there are some debian-specific components of it, but it helps with a general understanding of how Linux itself works:
https://debian-handbook.info/browse/stable/

#Boost for visibility.

#gnome #boost #boost4reach #boostswelcome #linuxmint #linux

Ferrus :verified_paw: @[email protected] · 2025-08-16 · 06:27 UTC

Never used it myself, but I can recommend this website for self-learning the basics of Linux: https://linuxjourney.com/

I can also try my best to answer any questions anyone may have about Linux.

As an aside, I'd recommend Linux Mint for beginners due to its resemblance to Windows and ease of use with many built-in graphical tools. ZorinOS is also another one with an optional premium version.

For new users, unless they're more used to a MacOS-style interface, I'd actually advise to keep away from #GNOME as its interface will be confusing to (former) Windows users.

#boost #boost4reach #boostswelcome #linuxmint #linux #zorin #zorinos #zorin_os #linux_mint #LinuxBasics #linuxbeginner #windowsmigration

This blog post by ZorinOS may also be of some help: https://blog.zorin.com/2025/05/28/windows-10-is-reaching-its-end-of-life/

Feel free to DM me if you want any clarification or understanding, or just reply to this comment.

For those that are slightly savvy, I'd recommend the Debian Handbook. It definitely requires some knowledge and there are some debian-specific components of it, but it helps with a general understanding of how Linux itself works:
https://debian-handbook.info/browse/stable/

#Boost for visibility.

#gnome #boost #boost4reach #boostswelcome #linuxmint #linux

Ferrus :verified_paw: @[email protected] · 2025-08-16 · 06:27 UTC

Never used it myself, but I can recommend this website for self-learning the basics of Linux: https://linuxjourney.com/

I can also try my best to answer any questions anyone may have about Linux.

As an aside, I'd recommend Linux Mint for beginners due to its resemblance to Windows and ease of use with many built-in graphical tools. ZorinOS is also another one with an optional premium version.

For new users, unless they're more used to a MacOS-style interface, I'd actually advise to keep away from #GNOME as its interface will be confusing to (former) Windows users.

#boost #boost4reach #boostswelcome #linuxmint #linux #zorin #zorinos #zorin_os #linux_mint #LinuxBasics #linuxbeginner #windowsmigration

This blog post by ZorinOS may also be of some help: https://blog.zorin.com/2025/05/28/windows-10-is-reaching-its-end-of-life/

Feel free to DM me if you want any clarification or understanding, or just reply to this comment.

For those that are slightly savvy, I'd recommend the Debian Handbook. It definitely requires some knowledge and there are some debian-specific components of it, but it helps with a general understanding of how Linux itself works:
https://debian-handbook.info/browse/stable/

#Boost for visibility.

#windowsmigration #linuxbeginner #linuxbasics #linux_mint #zorin_os #zorinos

Ferrus :verified_paw: @[email protected] · 2025-08-16 · 06:27 UTC

Never used it myself, but I can recommend this website for self-learning the basics of Linux: https://linuxjourney.com/

I can also try my best to answer any questions anyone may have about Linux.

As an aside, I'd recommend Linux Mint for beginners due to its resemblance to Windows and ease of use with many built-in graphical tools. ZorinOS is also another one with an optional premium version.

For new users, unless they're more used to a MacOS-style interface, I'd actually advise to keep away from #GNOME as its interface will be confusing to (former) Windows users.

#boost #boost4reach #boostswelcome #linuxmint #linux #zorin #zorinos #zorin_os #linux_mint #LinuxBasics #linuxbeginner #windowsmigration

This blog post by ZorinOS may also be of some help: https://blog.zorin.com/2025/05/28/windows-10-is-reaching-its-end-of-life/

Feel free to DM me if you want any clarification or understanding, or just reply to this comment.

For those that are slightly savvy, I'd recommend the Debian Handbook. It definitely requires some knowledge and there are some debian-specific components of it, but it helps with a general understanding of how Linux itself works:
https://debian-handbook.info/browse/stable/

#Boost for visibility.

#gnome #boost #boost4reach #boostswelcome #linuxmint #linux

Marcel SIneM(S)US @[email protected] · 2025-05-27 · 14:35 UTC

#Windows11: #Microsoft will Migration von PC zu PC vereinfachen | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Windows-11-Beta-bringt-einfachen-PC-Umzugsassistenten-mit-10396772.html #Windows :windows: #WindowsMigration

#windows11 #microsoft #windows #windowsmigration

Marcel SIneM(S)US @[email protected] · 2025-05-27 · 14:35 UTC

#Windows11: #Microsoft will Migration von PC zu PC vereinfachen | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Windows-11-Beta-bringt-einfachen-PC-Umzugsassistenten-mit-10396772.html #Windows :windows: #WindowsMigration

#windows11 #microsoft #windows #windowsmigration

Marcel SIneM(S)US @[email protected] · 2025-05-27 · 14:35 UTC

#Windows11: #Microsoft will Migration von PC zu PC vereinfachen | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Windows-11-Beta-bringt-einfachen-PC-Umzugsassistenten-mit-10396772.html #Windows :windows: #WindowsMigration

#windowsmigration #windows #microsoft #windows11

AI6YR Ben @[email protected] · 2025-04-26 · 15:03 UTC

So, moved a Windows 10 machine (which I have not used in a year after moving to Linux on desktop) to a virtual machine.

Key thing if you do this with an existing install is you have to copy your "Windows product key" to activate that new image. They hide it from you.

(EDIT: IF you are already running Linux on the machine, forget all the fancy stuff below and type:

sudo cat /sys/firmware/acpi/tables/MSDM

This will print out that license code)

Instructions below copied from a Microsoft forum.

#foss #windowsmigration #windows #linux

AI6YR Ben @[email protected] · 2025-04-26 · 15:03 UTC

So, moved a Windows 10 machine (which I have not used in a year after moving to Linux on desktop) to a virtual machine.

Key thing if you do this with an existing install is you have to copy your "Windows product key" to activate that new image. They hide it from you.

(EDIT: IF you are already running Linux on the machine, forget all the fancy stuff below and type:

sudo cat /sys/firmware/acpi/tables/MSDM

This will print out that license code)

Instructions below copied from a Microsoft forum.

#foss #windowsmigration #windows #linux

AI6YR Ben @[email protected] · 2025-04-26 · 15:03 UTC

So, moved a Windows 10 machine (which I have not used in a year after moving to Linux on desktop) to a virtual machine.

Key thing if you do this with an existing install is you have to copy your "Windows product key" to activate that new image. They hide it from you.

(EDIT: IF you are already running Linux on the machine, forget all the fancy stuff below and type:

sudo cat /sys/firmware/acpi/tables/MSDM

This will print out that license code)

Instructions below copied from a Microsoft forum.

#foss #windowsmigration #windows #linux

AI6YR Ben @[email protected] · 2025-04-26 · 15:03 UTC

So, moved a Windows 10 machine (which I have not used in a year after moving to Linux on desktop) to a virtual machine.

Key thing if you do this with an existing install is you have to copy your "Windows product key" to activate that new image. They hide it from you.

(EDIT: IF you are already running Linux on the machine, forget all the fancy stuff below and type:

sudo cat /sys/firmware/acpi/tables/MSDM

This will print out that license code)

Instructions below copied from a Microsoft forum.

#linux #windows #windowsmigration #foss

AI6YR Ben @[email protected] · 2025-04-26 · 15:03 UTC

So, moved a Windows 10 machine (which I have not used in a year after moving to Linux on desktop) to a virtual machine.

Key thing if you do this with an existing install is you have to copy your "Windows product key" to activate that new image. They hide it from you.

(EDIT: IF you are already running Linux on the machine, forget all the fancy stuff below and type:

sudo cat /sys/firmware/acpi/tables/MSDM

This will print out that license code)

Instructions below copied from a Microsoft forum.