- Eliminate the Microsoft operating system and all Microsoft products.
- Stop paying big license fees.
- Switch to Ubuntu and use open source software for 99% of your computing needs.
Ubuntu is a Linux-based operating system that offers all of the functionality of Windows 10, without the intrusion. Plus, it is free! There are free, high-quality, open-source, Linux-based applications to replace every Windows-based app you use now or might need in the future. LibreOffice has all of the features of Microsoft Office, and is cross-compatible with MS/Office.
For many years, I have operated my web design business and met my personal computing needs without using ANY Microsoft products, enjoying more control over my experience and my information, and less vulnerability from hacking and viruses. I store all of my data on one or more external drives, and if my computer ever gets too discombobulated I can easily reformat my disk, re-install Ubuntu and a few apps and everything is fresh and good to go again.
I can tell you it feels really good to know that my computer is not reporting back to a corporation so they can increase their profits. If I really like a piece of software I can send money directly to the people who made it.
How it works...
While we are following the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" protocols, I am not available to do on-site installation. In lieu of that, I propose the following:
...if you have questions later, you can call me for help.
- You will install TeamViewer on your computer (not necessarily the one I will be up-grading) and I will take you on a tour of Ubuntu and some of the software I have installed on my machine. If you like what you see, then;
- We will decide upon the type of installation and the software you want;
- You will drop off your computer at my home, where I will install the Ubuntu operating system and the software you have requested.
- You will pick up your computer, and
- We will connect via TeamViewer and I will take you on a tour of the new setup.
...if you have questions later, you can call me for help.