Windows-To-Linux Notes

Compiling some notes on my journey to revive an older Windows HP laptop.

Installing Linux On A Windows PC

What is Linux?
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/what-is-gnulinux

Linux Distros And Explainer:
https://www.dreamhost.com/blog/linux-distros/

How to Make The Switch:
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-make-the-switch-from-windows-to-linux

Installing on an Older Laptop:
https://www.zdnet.com/article/want-to-save-your-old-computer-try-these-6-linux-distros/

7 Linux Terminals From the Future

https://itsfoss.com/modern-linux-terminals/

System requirements - Recommended for Linux

CPU: 32- or 64-bit
RAM: 1 GB minimum and 2 GB+ recommended
Storage: 20 GB recommended

USB Creators / Format / Installers

Etcher

https://etcher.balena.io/#download-etcher

Ventoy Download

https://www.ventoy.net/en/download.html
https://www.ventoy.net/en/doc_news.html

Yumi USB

https://pendrivelinux.com/yumi-multiboot-usb-creator/

How To Install Applications In Linux Mint

https://www.reallinuxuser.com/how-to-install-applications-in-linux-mint/

Widgets / Desklets

https://cinnamon-spices.linuxmint.com/desklets

TIP
Also... just figured out how to paste commands into a Linux terminal.
It's ctrl-shift-v, not ctrl-v.