Saying goodbye to windows 11 finally but I have a question

[coinlary]

Are W11 that much worse than W10? I have no problems with W10 when it comes to performing tasks, even though I'm not using a newer computer, but I have 20 GB of RAM and a solid AMD processor with which everything works almost perfectly. I got the impression that a lot of people complain about Windows OS, and on the other hand, they have computers with very poor performance, which then makes their daily use a very unpleasant experience.

For a reason I still stick with W10, I don't  know why but I think 10 is just better for me🙃  .I have a spare laptop, which I  upgraded to W11 but I didn't  like anything  about it so I reinstalled my Windows 10 back on it. I heard it has alot of bugs don't  know how true but one of the main reason I reverted back to W10 was because if the layout.

For those who don't know, it is possible to use Linux directly from Windows - Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). It is an ideal option for those who want to try Linux without too many complications.

I still prefer to use the Virtual Machine with Virtual box  instead. I never tried the WSL but I have Version 2 installed as a result of being compulsory to run a particular program, but no Linux distro was installed. How is it though? have you tried it before?

[PostQuantumBTC]

Are W11 that much worse than W10? I have no problems with W10 when it comes to performing tasks, even though I'm not using a newer computer, but I have 20 GB of RAM and a solid AMD processor with which everything works almost perfectly. I got the impression that a lot of people complain about Windows OS, and on the other hand, they have computers with very poor performance, which then makes their daily use a very unpleasant experience.

For a reason I still stick with W10, I don't  know why but I think 10 is just better for me🙃  .I have a spare laptop, which I  upgraded to W11 but I didn't  like anything  about it so I reinstalled my Windows 10 back on it. I heard it has alot of bugs don't  know how true but one of the main reason I reverted back to W10 was because if the layout.

Windows 11 may not be like Windows but when I bought another new laptop like 2 years ago, it comes with Windows 11 which was very good for me. People that like Windows 10 may not like it because it feel somehow different but if you continue to use it, you will forget Windows 10.

The bug that people talk about was a new update and not Windows 11. It is not affecting my laptops but I noticed that it take my laptops 7 seconds to start before when I shut it down but it now takes 11 seconds after the update people are complaining about. There have been more updates since that time also but it still not take more than 11 seconds for my laptop to start.

[Lucius]

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I still prefer to use the Virtual Machine with Virtual box  instead. I never tried the WSL but I have Version 2 installed as a result of being compulsory to run a particular program, but no Linux distro was installed. How is it though? have you tried it before?

Unfortunately, I haven't tried WSL, in fact my only contact with Linux was through a live DVD that I used to use, but nothing more than that. Still, I always have a subconscious feeling that I should get rid of Windows OS and switch to Linux, but so far that hasn't happened yet.

[coinlary]

Windows 11 may not be like Windows but when I bought another new laptop like 2 years ago, it comes with Windows 11 which was very good for me. People that like Windows 10 may not like it because it feel somehow different but if you continue to use it, you will forget Windows 10.

The bug that people talk about was a new update and not Windows 11. It is not affecting my laptops but I noticed that it take my laptops 7 seconds to start before when I shut it down but it now takes 11 seconds after the update people are complaining about. There have been more updates since that time also but it still not take more than 11 seconds for my laptop to start.

Well, maybe I could get used to it like you said  bur even with that,I've  had some people come for assistance regarding  missing drivers , printer spooler stops working or disabled from  time to time and sometimes  completely missing  after some random updates pushed by windows  itself, it could be trackpad too attimes. I don't  know if this is still common issues til now  or maybe it just because  we aren't  buying it  .
Did you ever had to go through any of this issues?

Unfortunately, I haven't tried WSL, in fact my only contact with Linux was through a live DVD that I used to use, but nothing more than that. Still, I always have a subconscious feeling that I should get rid of Windows OS and switch to Linux, but so far that hasn't happened yet.

Okay then.
Linux isn't  that bad, you should try Ubuntu or Zorin(recommended) for complete migration starting point, you will love it.
I don't  know how long &  often you used it then.

[PrivacyG]

I've been doing it and it's fine, the problem with others is that they're downloading pirated games and they're downloading it from websites that have a malware together with the game files.

I would argue that it does not matter if the source of the games is official websites or not.  The more software you have installed on your Operating System, the more risk you are putting your Wallet in.  Many games nowadays also come with a lot of other Third Party software such as Anti Cheat programs.  There are a lot of ways this can go wrong for the Cryptocurrencies you own and hold.

[dkbit98]

It is always good to hear that someone switched from wind0ws to Linux OS.

Before I finally wipe my second nvme drive where my windows 11 is installed I want to know if Electrum is supported on Linux and also Metask too. I will also like to know if anyone is using Linux on this forum, did yoh noticed how crazily stable Linux have became too+.

Yes, Electrum and most other wallets are supported on Linux OS.
I even saw that some wallets have priority Linux release, for example Cake wallet and Eigenwallet always release Linux version first.
You only have to make sure that you are not using some obscure Linux distro, but keep it to debian or fedora.

[ABCbits]

Alternatively if you want to play video games you could directly install SteamOS I think that they released it for public use now, unless I am mistaken.

CMIIW, but isn't it designed specifically for Steam device/hardware?

I've been doing it and it's fine, the problem with others is that they're downloading pirated games and they're downloading it from websites that have a malware together with the game files.

I would argue that it does not matter if the source of the games is official websites or not.  The more software you have installed on your Operating System, the more risk you are putting your Wallet in.  Many games nowadays also come with a lot of other Third Party software such as Anti Cheat programs.  There are a lot of ways this can go wrong for the Cryptocurrencies you own and hold.

Even from official website or store, there's also risk malware passed security check. See this report, https://www.pcmag.com/news/did-you-download-this-steam-game-sorry-its-windows-malware.

[CryptoYar]

It is good that you are back on Linux after eight years. And yes that both of your wallets, Electrum and MetaMask, are fully supported with Linux. Electrum is open source basic program that can be installed easily, and MetaMask is browser extension that works perfectly with popular Linux browsers. In order to move your money, you need to put wallets on Linux and get them back with your seed phrase but do not copy old files. You are right when you note that Linux has gone very stable, as result of big improvements to core system and desktop programs, making it fast and reliable choice to Windows.

[Somegory]

By the way, I use a Debian Linux distro on Windows using VMware, and luckily I didn't have any lag issues using a capable computer specification. Just for your information.

From a privacy perspective this does not bring you any advantages. Even from a safety perspective you are as vulnerable as the host, even if you ran the most secure OS in existence as a guest that does not do anything when the host is compromised. That is a good setup for experimenting and containerizing your workload but other than that you are still using Windows  -- you inherit all vulnerabilities and weaknesses of it. A Linux OS running Linux virtual machines is a very good security setup, but in the case of a Windows host it is not.

There are many Linux OS versions out there, I did some research and found out that some Linux OS supports softwares more than the others, for example Linux Mint works better in some cases than Zorin OS or Debian, while Cachy OS and Bazzite have most needed software baked on them because they have a store just Like how Microsoft store exits on windows where you can find all software and the right tools to run them. Thank you and everyone for your advices.

A novice should never experiment with Linux OS selection. You should go with the ones that are most widely supported, most widely used and most user friendly. Novices are not able to work around compatibility issues and lack of support for certain things or make their own fixes for some small bugs, therefore it is better to go with Mint or Ubuntu as a starting point. Alternatively if you want to play video games you could directly install SteamOS I think that they released it for public use now, unless I am mistaken. After you gain some familiarity with Linux and experience dealing with issues that may come across (they are rare now compared to the early days), then you can experiment with other flavors if you really want to.

Fair enough, but we were all a novice to windows OS at one time in our lives, if anyone want to stay novice they should avoid doing things that are complicated to them, but if they want to improve they have to try new things out, I am open to any challenges that will come out of me running a Linux OS, I have access to the internet and any problem concerning Linux can be found online.

Bazzite is even more supported for anyone that want to do more than just gaming, you can do some editing, run video software and other things with bazzite compare to steam OS and bazzite still delivers when it comes to gaming.

Thanks for your concern, I appreciate.

[lovesmayfamilis]

Are W11 that much worse than W10? I have no problems with W10 when it comes to performing tasks, even though I'm not using a newer computer, but I have 20 GB of RAM and a solid AMD processor with which everything works almost perfectly. I got the impression that a lot of people complain about Windows OS, and on the other hand, they have computers with very poor performance, which then makes their daily use a very unpleasant experience.


For those who don't know, it is possible to use Linux directly from Windows - Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). It is an ideal option for those who want to try Linux without too many complications.

I don't know if this will be news to you, but Windows 10 can no longer receive full updates. Suppose this worries you, although we all understand that without updates, the system will soon become unusable for work. And this has been the case since October 2025. Of course, there are some tweaks to extend the service life of your beloved system, but even this will eventually end.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-support-has-ended-on-october-14-2025-2ca8b313-1946-43d3-b55c-2b95b107f281

There are many Linux OS versions out there, I did some research and found out that some Linux OS supports softwares more than the others, for example Linux Mint works better in some cases than Zorin OS or Debian, while Cachy OS and Bazzite have most needed software baked on them because they have a store just Like how Microsoft store exits on windows where you can find all software and the right tools to run them. Thank you and everyone for your advices.

As for Linux, yes, there are plenty of them at the moment. I wouldn't say Mint is more productive than Debian. What matters is what a person needs from a Linux system. If you're concerned about bells and whistles, then Mint is the way to go, but if stability is what you need, Debian is one of the best. I agree with dkbit98 here.

As for programs, if you have the skills, you can always install any or a similar program, and you don’t necessarily need a store for this.

[Satofan44]

Alternatively if you want to play video games you could directly install SteamOS I think that they released it for public use now, unless I am mistaken.

CMIIW, but isn't it designed specifically for Steam device/hardware?

Initially it was exclusive to that, but these days it works on desktops at least according to some reports. That is my understanding of the current situation. It is worth a try, I don't have time for such experiments.

Fair enough, but we were all a novice to windows OS at one time in our lives, if anyone want to stay novice they should avoid doing things that are complicated to them, but if they want to improve they have to try new things out, I am open to any challenges that will come out of me running a Linux OS, I have access to the internet and any problem concerning Linux can be found online.

Bazzite is even more supported for anyone that want to do more than just gaming, you can do some editing, run video software and other things with bazzite compare to steam OS and bazzite still delivers when it comes to gaming.

Thanks for your concern, I appreciate.

Trust me, sometimes the problem in Linux will be without a solution online or with solutions to have worked in the past but do not work on current versions. We are not talking about simple problems like missing libraries that you just install and everything is fine again. We are talking about device-kernel-transient problems that sometimes happen and nobody has a solution to because the people working on the kernel have never had the specific setup that you did. This is more common with laptops and this is just one example.

This is also why it is better to go with the popular distributions as a starting point as this decreases the likelihood of rare problems and increases the likelihood that there is a solution available already.

As for Linux, yes, there are plenty of them at the moment. I wouldn't say Mint is more productive than Debian. What matters is what a person needs from a Linux system. If you're concerned about bells and whistles, then Mint is the way to go, but if stability is what you need, Debian is one of the best. I agree with dkbit98 here.

As for programs, if you have the skills, you can always install any or a similar program, and you don’t necessarily need a store for this.

Stability is key -- the less customization an user does the better. I vaguely remember some old gmaxwell post about this somewhere but I can't find it, unless my memory is fooling me.