[kwlug-disc] linux distro for nontech windows user

[Jason Locklin]

On Thu Oct 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM EDT, Jason wrote:
> There is a supported method to go through upgrading between major Mint
> versions. Typically you have to wait for the process to be released and
> documented:
>
> https://linuxmint-user-guide.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html
>
> On Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 5:26 PM Khalid Baheyeldin <kb at 2bits.com> wrote:
>
>> I am really surprised and disappointed to hear that Mint's upgrade process
>> is "backup and reinstall".

I don't think I've seen Ubuntu or Debian fail to upgrade major versions in... ever? Granted, I don't do those until a month or so after the release, but it's always been smooth. Maybe Mint is being extra precautious in their instructions? apt is pretty dang reliable. Backups should be a consideration regardless. I would suggest test running a couple of different desktops on live USBs to see what catches their eye. -J