How to install Linux instead of Windows 11

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Windows 11 is about to make a lot of people feel left behind, but there’s one operating system that’s recently been getting better and better for new and old hardware…

Check out Pop!_OS: https://pop.system76.com/
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:55 What is Linux and why should I care?
2:21 Getting Pop!_OS
4:03 Booting & the installer
6:20 Post-install setup & downloading apps
8:14 Installing Wine (optional)
8:55 Installing games
9:38 A Shadowplay alternative (optional)
11:56 Compatibility, drivers, & caveats
13:37 Conclusion & why I won't force you