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submitted 6 months ago by FemboyNB@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/linux@lemmy.ml

I'm considering switching to linux but I'm not a computer savvy person, so I wanted to have the option to switch back to windows if unforeseen complications (I only have 1 pc). Is it just a download on usb and install? And what ways can I get the product key or "cleaner" debloated versions.

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[-] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

It's worth noting that this is almost certainly illegal, for those who care. Windows is $5-$10 if you buy keys, which are 100% legal. Just throwing that out there.

Linux wins here with that price tag being *free.

[-] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Microsoft owns github, if they weren't fine with it they would have taken the tool down

[-] chepycou@rcsocial.net 1 points 6 months ago

@JackGreenEarth @Lucidlethargy True but would it change anything ? The owner of the project would just open another or go to #gitlab (or a #selfhosted instance of #gitea / gitlab)

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