10 minutes ago, Acharn said:

It's true that Microsoft Office can do things LibreOffice can't. Office uses Windows patented technology that was considered dangerous when it was introduced forty years ago. Windows still suffers from virus attacks, which Linux doesn't. I don't trust OneDrive, and have uninstalled it from my Windows 10. If you are dependent on it I don't know of any Linux equivalent, so Linux is not for you. Most people are not dependent on either of those. If you play games probably Linux is not for you, although they claim to be getting better. That's why I have Windows 10 sharing a hard drive with Ubuntu (Linux). I think, since you depend on things controlled by the Microsoft monopoly, you need to continue with Windows 11, no matter how exasperating it is.

Yes, I found out that Libre Office cannot follow say currency exchange rates without a lot of hassle, so use Google Sheets, which makes it very easy.

I used OneDrive for years very successfully, no problems, data available anywhere on any device.

Now gone over to Google Drive, same same. Or MEGA nz is another alternative without using Google.

W11 is MUCH BETTERR than W10 for me, but decided it was time to try Linux after reading and watching Y Tubes. It works perfectly after a bit of learning.

You can actually say which radius you want the corners of your taskbar and windows to be!!!

On 1/14/2026 at 9:53 AM, GammaGlobulin said:

I have nevertheless decided to give Windows the boot....

So what are you using now please?

I switched to Zorin, up and running, but......................why start learning the sitar after years on guitar, at 78 years old. Back to W11 for me I think.

365 costs about 90 quid and includes 1TB of storage on One Drive, and all the Office apps.

To get enough storage on GoogleDrive or MEGA costs almost the same.

1 hour ago, wil iam not said:

So what are you using now please?

I actually did reply to your question, quite some time ago.

Apparently, part of this thread has been lost.

The short answer is LEAP 16.0

You can easily download and use LEAP 16.0.

However, before you do so:

In order to achieve success, this time, I would advise you to open a session with Gemini, on a separate computer, positioned next to the computer on which you are installing LEAP 16.0.

Start from the beginning, and go through the installation process, beginning with the creation of a bootable flash drive of the Leap image you downloaded.

There is no question that you, or anybody, can install this, and get it running.

It is far better than Windows11, and now, Windows11 is true garbage, after what the company has done to it.

9 hours ago, wil iam not said:

So what are you using now please?

His imagination?

On 1/25/2026 at 9:00 AM, Acharn said:

It's true that Microsoft Office can do things LibreOffice can't. Office uses Windows patented technology that was considered dangerous when it was introduced forty years ago. Windows still suffers from virus attacks, which Linux doesn't. I don't trust OneDrive, and have uninstalled it from my Windows 10. If you are dependent on it I don't know of any Linux equivalent, so Linux is not for you. Most people are not dependent on either of those. If you play games probably Linux is not for you, although they claim to be getting better. That's why I have Windows 10 sharing a hard drive with Ubuntu (Linux). I think, since you depend on things controlled by the Microsoft monopoly, you need to continue with Windows 11, no matter how exasperating it is.

I have moved all my data over to Google Drive, and can sync with Mint's Home folders.

I've tried pretty well most of the Linux distros, not just testing, but fully installing them. And I always switch back to Win 11. The problem for me is finding the apps I need in Linux. I think if someone is just checking websites, emails, watching YT vids, that sort of stuff, then Linux is fine, but if, like myself, you do specific tasks daily and are working with a long list of favorite apps installed on Windows, then Linux becomes frustrating. I actually quite like Linux and don't mind using the terminal, which I think is fun and an efficient way to do things like updates, but the apps...that always stops me and gets me putting Win 11 back on. I have work to do and it seems that many of the tasks I do using just 1 Win app, I need to use 2 or 3 different Linux apps to do the same things.

4 minutes ago, grain said:

I've tried pretty well most of the Linux distros, not just testing, but fully installing them. And I always switch back to Win 11. The problem for me is finding the apps I need in Linux. I think if someone is just checking websites, emails, watching YT vids, that sort of stuff, then Linux is fine, but if, like myself, you do specific tasks daily and are working with a long list of favorite apps installed on Windows, then Linux becomes frustrating. I actually quite like Linux and don't mind using the terminal, which I think is fun and an efficient way to do things like updates, but the apps...that always stops me and gets me putting Win 11 back on. I have work to do and it seems that many of the tasks I do using just 1 Win app, I need to use 2 or 3 different Linux apps to do the same things.

Rubbish. What windows apps can't be replaced by a single (free) linux app?

On 1/7/2026 at 7:41 AM, wil iam not said:

I have tried several times to get Mint 22 and/or Zorin to work on my PCs in order to eliminate Windows/Microsoft., but with not much luck. The basics eg emails, sheets, word all taken over by Libre Office, however data links do not work here. I run Bluestacks in order to run my IPTV app, but Waydroid does not want to work. And how can I use an equivalent to One Drive to save and share my data. Any help greatly appreciated, thanks.

I have Mint on one of my computers. I had problems installing it along side Windows so I put another hard drive in and it installed no problem.

1 hour ago, Photoguy21 said:

I have Mint on one of my computers. I had problems installing it along side Windows so I put another hard drive in and it installed no problem.

My dual boot system seems to be OK, but I shall soon be deleting the W11 partitions. But yes, I have red that it is probably better o install on separate SSDs.

12 hours ago, gargamon said:

Rubbish. What windows apps can't be replaced by a single (free) linux app?

OK, well here's just one for you. Please tell me the name of the Linux app that replaces Image Resizer For Windows. When installed this app is added to the context menu, so you can backclick on an image and select a new size & image quality.

12 hours ago, gargamon said:

Rubbish. What windows apps can't be replaced by a single (free) linux app?

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28 minutes ago, grain said:

OK, well here's just one for you. Please tell me the name of the Linux app that replaces Image Resizer For Windows. When installed this app is added to the context menu, so you can backclick on an image and select a new size & image quality.

To replace the functionality of Image Resizer For Windows (PowerToys), Linux offers several excellent tools ranging from simple batch processors to right-click file manager integrations. [1, 2, 3, 4]

The best options for Linux include:

1. Converseen (Best for Batch Processing & Conversion)

Converseen is a dedicated, cross-platform batch image processor. It is the closest visual and functional match for users looking to bulk-resize and convert images into different formats. [1, 2]

• Features: Bulk resizing by percentage or exact dimensions, rotation, and file format conversion (supports over 100+ formats).

• How to get: Available in most software centers or as a Converseen Flatpak. [1]

2. File Manager Extensions (Best for "Right-Click" Convenience)

If you rely on the classic Windows shell extension that lets you right-click an image to quickly resize it, Linux desktop environments have direct equivalents. [1, 2, 3]

• For GNOME/Nautilus (Ubuntu, Fedora, etc.): Install Nautilus Image Converter (sudo apt install nautilus-image-converter) to add "Resize Images..." to the context menu.

• For Cinnamon (Linux Mint): Search for Nemo Image Converter in the Software Manager.

• For KDE Plasma (Kubuntu, KDE Neon): Use the built-in KDE Image Converter (often included in the Dolphin service menu settings). [1, 2]

  3. GThumb / Gwenview (Best for Lightweight Viewers)

  If you just need an image viewer that has quick resize and crop functions built into a toolbar, these native UI viewers are fantastic. [1, 2]

  • gThumb: A GNOME-based image viewer with a robust set of basic editing tools.

  • Gwenview: The default KDE image viewer. It includes a quick "Resize" option in the Actions menu. [1, 2, 3, 4]

  4. ImageMagick (Best for Command Line)

  If you want blazing-fast, terminal-based resizing, ImageMagick is the industry standard. It allows you to instantly resize images using a single terminal command. [1, 2, 3, 4]

  • How to use: convert input.jpg -resize 50% output.jpg

  • How to get: Run sudo apt install imagemagick (Debian/Ubuntu) or sudo dnf install ImageMagick (Fedora). [1]

@gargamon: well thank you, this is valuable information. I'll soon be installing Linux again on a spare laptop I have and aim to get it set up so I can use it for all my daily tasks (I run a music sharing website) and hopefully move out of Win 11 for good. Many of the apps I use (like Audacity and VLC for example) are no problem as I get Linux versions from the app stores, but if I have trouble finding Linux equivalents of other Windows apps I need - if you don't mind - I'll get back to you here for info on finding replacements. As I said above I actually do like Linux but it was finding the apps to replace the Win apps I was used to that always caused me to give up and return to Win 11. Thanks again for your helpful reply.

21 hours ago, gargamon said:

Rubbish. What windows apps can't be replaced by a single (free) linux app?

Microsoft Access is not a straight install on Linux but every thing else is.

8 hours ago, grain said:

@gargamon: well thank you, this is valuable information. I'll soon be installing Linux again on a spare laptop I have and aim to get it set up so I can use it for all my daily tasks (I run a music sharing website) and hopefully move out of Win 11 for good. Many of the apps I use (like Audacity and VLC for example) are no problem as I get Linux versions from the app stores, but if I have trouble finding Linux equivalents of other Windows apps I need - if you don't mind - I'll get back to you here for info on finding replacements. As I said above I actually do like Linux but it was finding the apps to replace the Win apps I was used to that always caused me to give up and return to Win 11. Thanks again for your helpful reply.

Just ask Google when you want what to use.

The hardest one for me to find was something to edit PDFs. Master PDF Editor 4.3.89 is the last free one that doesn't watermark the documents. Works great. Easily obtainable and can be pinned in synaptic to not be automatically updated.

On 5/31/2026 at 4:34 AM, gargamon said:

Rubbish. What windows apps can't be replaced by a single (free) linux app?

CaptureOne Pro.

5 minutes ago, TedG said:

CaptureOne Pro.

Duh. You don't know how to use Google, etc? Typical MAGA.

15 minutes ago, gargamon said:

Duh. You don't know how to use Google, etc? Typical MAGA.

You sound like a moron.