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If you can live with only Linux, good choice...
I also used mint for a month, but needed software (and games) that couldn't run in Linux, and don't like dual-boot. So now I just use VMs :D Tough, I would really prefer Linux.
BTW learn how to use terminal. one way is to force yourself to use the terminal for install/update packages. Especially when you only need:
apt-get update
apt-get upgrade
to update all the software in the machine :D -
Also, did you know that python is already pre-installed in Linux?
really good to create scripts and automate stuff.
I think it comes with 2.7 don't really know. -
Besi6606y@GyroGearloose It comes with both python 2 and 3. When I dived into the Linux world I didn't really have to force myself to use the terminal, I think it is just easier to operate than GUI (faster, much easier to see trough)
But I guess it can be different for everyone. -
@Besi Well, for a windows power user it isn't a problem, from someone like me who came from DOS, the same, but for non-programmers, normal windows users most don't even understand what the terminal is...
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Bubbles66126y@GyroGearloose I'm used to the terminal I just have to get used to giving myself permissions when needed like idk how to put something in my themes folder cause it wont let me :/ but yeah its helpful for me that python is installed I've been aware of tht for a while I just wish I could update it to 3.7.2 😅
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Bubbles66126yUnless I can figure out how to fix the whole fucking stupid "Activation of network connection failed" I have to go back to windows which I dont want but would have to
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