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I am far from tech-savy, but have been happily using various different distros since Windows 7 or 8 pissed me off enough to make the move.
No more difference between versions of Windows than there is between Linux and Windows for your average point & click user.
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Depending exactly what she does on Word and Excel that might be an issue. Stuff with lots of formatting, macros, the data model or using some of the most recent features won't translate well.
It's generally pretty simple. Main issue I've found over the years tend to be when fixing stuff that doesn't work. Windows you google it and the solution is generally click this then that, if things are slightly different you can still make a good stab at it. In Ubuntu the solution is normally open the terminal and enter these commands. Fine if it works, much more complicated to fix if it doesn't.
Is Ubuntu much more secure? I've not had any issues with Windows for years so not really got much idea either way.
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Scilly.Suffolk
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Finally got Mrs sacred a new laptop
I'm interested in installing Linux on it from day one for privacy/ security.
Is Linux Ubuntu something a non tech savvy person can get there head around fairly easily?
I'm aware that I can trial it before I install fully but intersted in people's opinions
She only browses, word and Excel so Linux should cover that as far as I understand.