Distributions we install
Whether you're leaving Windows for the first time or want a workstation built your way, we set up the right system for your hardware.
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Linux Mint: best for Windows switchers
A familiar taskbar, menu and system tray. Runs well on newer and older PCs with very little setup.
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Zorin OS: a modern, Windows-like feel
Designed for people coming from Windows, with a clean interface and an easy start with everyday apps.
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Ubuntu: the widely supported standard
The most popular desktop Linux, with long-term updates, broad hardware support and plenty of help available.
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Fedora Workstation: modern and polished
Up-to-date features and strong hardware support, still dependable for daily work.
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Debian: rock-solid stability
A quiet, predictable system that rarely changes, and a good way to give older hardware a new life.
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Arch Linux: for experienced users
A lightweight rolling release built piece by piece, for people who want full control of every component.
Free replacements for everyday Windows software
Most of what you use every day has a free, well-supported open-source equivalent.
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LibreOffice: replaces Microsoft Office
Create and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint files with no subscription.
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Thunderbird: replaces Outlook
Several email accounts, contacts and calendars in one desktop app.
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Firefox or Chromium: web browsing
The same sites and extensions you already use, with your bookmarks brought across.
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GIMP and Inkscape: replace Photoshop and Illustrator
Photo editing and vector graphics for everyday design work.
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Kdenlive and OBS Studio: video and recording
Video editing, screen recording and live streaming.
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VLC and 7-Zip: media and archives
Play almost any audio or video format and open any compressed file, with no ads.
Good to know: a few Windows-only programs, such as some accounting packages and Adobe Creative Cloud, won't run natively on Linux. We check what you rely on before you switch, and can suggest alternatives, web versions or a Windows virtual machine where needed.