Linux or Windows the search continues

[Frost1412]

Recently i put the bellow question and i didn't get the answer which is my fault i wasn't clear

 

OLD QUESTION

{I recently got my hard disk corrupted and couldn't find the recovery drive and run a hp Pavilion laptop with i5 last gen and 940mx hence don't actually need it as a gaming machine so which is for me Windows(Pirated) or linux plz help }

 

i ment that the technician put the pirated windows 

So should i buy a new key or use linux

[LukeSavenije]

you can technically run it unactivated, but linux is a nice option too

 

there's a really nice guide in my signature about some linux things

[jj9987]

It really depends what applications you use and what operating systems they support.

[Bananasplit_00]

Linux is great, I think you need to go with something Ubuntu based if you have switchable graphics. Check out the Linux guide thread here on the forum, it has the basics and more stuff is coming 

[ImAyaanKhan]

Yeah, I mean if your the type of person who doesn't mind a command-line interface, linux is a great option. I'm personally a brainwashed windows user who can't use anything else lol.

[LogicalDrm]

19 hours ago, ImAyaanKhan said:

Yeah, I mean if your the type of person who doesn't mind a command-line interface, linux is a great option. I'm personally a brainwashed windows user who can't use anything else lol.

You don't need to know command line to use Linux. Most distro's work well without ever touching it. And when you do, all commands work copy-paste style from googled answers.

 

I'm bit loss what's your question here. Are you looking a way to get prebuild PC working again or what? If it was shipped with Win7 or newer, you can just reinstall Win10 and license will reactive automatically.

[DeaconFrost]

I'm definitely not anti-Linux, but buying or using a new Windows key is simple.  Any unused retail Windows 7,8,or 8.1 key can be used to activate Windows 10.  Many forums have legit sellers offering license keys for as little as $10.  Cost shouldn't be an issue when deciding which OS.  The usage of the computer, knowledge level of the user, etc should be the more important factors.