Linux Mint 22 It is the new major version of the Linux distribution that is most recommended for newbies, especially if they are doing it from Windows. It’s fresh out of the oven, and in addition to the corresponding new features of each release, it comes with something far more important, if possible, given that it’s a fairly complete desktop system in its own right: support for boredom. do you dare

No, dear reader, being bored is not a bad thing if your intention with the operating system you use on your PC is nothing more or less than that: use it. So Linux Mint 22 is out now, but you get it support until 2029 which is said early, so the only effort required from the user is to mount and go (updates between maintenance releases are just a procedure).

But… what is jumping into the pool all about? In courage install Linux to replace Windows, a system that is not bad, but not as good as Linux except for special needs. It is, and I assure you with much, much knowledge of the facts; again with the exception of special needs. Ergo, if you are not a megahardcoregamer one of those who want to always be up to date or dependent on a particular software that may not have Linux support…

In Linux you can find more privacy, more security, more stability, better overall performance on the same hardware, support not as good as in Windows, but very decent for gaming (ask Steam Deck users), compatibility with many more applications than you can imagine… Yes, I know it sounds excessive, but it is true. And I repeat: Windows is not that bad in my experience; It just doesn’t work that well.

However, the disaster that Windows are becoming is a fact. Not much time goes by without hearing about system problems, more or less severe but constant. We repeated the last of these on these pages a few days ago and were warned that it could cause serious problems. The problem is the cadence, inexcusable for a company at Microsoft’s level.

Because yes, there are obviously problems even in Linux, there is no software that is without bugs, security holes or other types of obstacles, but Windows has been incredible for several years now. It’s been just over a month since Microsoft pulled the latest Windows update due to the number of bugs it brought with it. It would be impossible to list in a single article all the problems that Windows 11 has, only those that we discussed in MC.

In short, if you’re not happy with how Microsoft is doing Windows, if you can’t even decide to upgrade to Windows 11 because the requirements don’t allow it, if you’re not dependent on any application without Linux support… What are you waiting for to take the leap? Break free and give Linux a try, because if you’ve never done it or it’s been a while since you last did it, you’ll be surprised.

Freshly installed Linux Mint 22 (5 minutes in VM)

In addition, Linux Mint 22 makes it very easy for you to run it: it is a desktop system that looks similar to Windows, it is stable, customizable, very easy to install, configure and use… If you are interested in what new features this version brings, In the previous link we will tell you about them in more detail; but it’s not necessary, you don’t have to complicate it. All you have to do is:

1. Make backup copies to prevent data loss (or buy a separate storage drive, you can get them from 15 euros on Amazon).
2. Download the Linux Mint installation image (select any link).
3. Transfer the image to a USB drive using an application such as Rufus.
4. Boot your computer via USB and follow the wizard.

All of the above is of course simplified, but the truth is that it doesn’t have much more history. With minimal knowledge and following the on-screen instructions Installing Linux Mint is easier and much, much faster than installing Windows. It all comes down to adapting the system to your tastes and needs: you install this application, try another one, change this or that detail… The same as you would do with a recently installed Windows. Nothing else.

Once the system is installed, it is most likely ready to work: the necessary hardware drivers have been installed automatically, basic applications, multimedia support. Linux desktop automation has reached the point where Windows is more expensive to maintain. No doubt about it. And of course there can be problems, nothing is perfect, but when it comes to trying to keep the system up to date…

On Windows, you can update some apps at once through the Microsoft Store, but for many others you’ll have to do it manually, and some even require you to download the executable and repeat the installation process; Then there’s Windows Update which, like the Microsoft Store, takes an unusually long time (I have a feeling it’s partly a problem with the file system, which hasn’t evolved much in recent years)… And all that, doing things well without letting things slide time.

If you install Linux Mint 22 today and don’t log in for three months, you’ll find that you have a lot of pending updates that, if your connection is decent, will take a few minutes to install. Virtually an instant reboot and you’re done. It’s a detail, but it adds up. And so with almost everything. So don’t think too much about it and jump into the pool, also take advantage of the fact that the August holidays are approaching and you will have more time to prepare everything.

What if, if necessary, you regret the change and want to go back? Come back, it doesn’t cost much either. In fact, Windows licenses are so cheap that I don’t even consider price a factor.

In any case, something tells me that many people wouldn’t consider going back once they’ve settled into Linux, as is usual and reflected in the system’s growth: Linux may not have the market share of Windows on PCs, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have many millions of users in all kinds of scenarios, from home to business, top public and scientific institutions. And I’m only talking about PC.