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submitted 10 months ago by SnAgCu@hexbear.net to c/technology@hexbear.net

My old 3770K desktop from 2014, today: soviet-chad

My laptop from 2017, today: holden-bloodfeast

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[-] TurquoiseHexagonSun@hexbear.net 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

No way! I'm dealing with the same laptop right now and about 2 days ago Windows decided to start updating itself, freezing itself in the process and causing a bootloop. Long story short, hilarity ensued when I realized you can't even use System Restore or CMD without entering your MS account password. Then I found out it's a common error for the servers not being able to authenticate your password, locking you out of repairs. Eventually I got there using a boot disk but I get absolutely esoteric errors.

I don't use Windows no more LOL

[-] SnAgCu@hexbear.net 3 points 10 months ago

yeah outside of the general holden-bloodfeast-ness, windows 10 has also caused me no shortage of torment.

the linux install is imminent

[-] TurquoiseHexagonSun@hexbear.net 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Go for it! I've been messing around with Arch for a few days now (minimal previous experience) and I'm really satisfied with it.

Don't get discouraged! The internet's got a lot of great resources and guides out there. Arch's wiki is especially detailed but Mint's a cool first distro for example.

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