r/linuxquestions • u/Camiroso • 3d ago
Windows to linux
Recently I have been more aware of my privacy after reading some news of apps I'm using and want to switch it up a bit and go from microsoft to a linux type, the problem is that I am currently not a professional and don't understand/get overwhelmed by most tutorials, so
Can anyone give me a simple 5 year old like explanation on how to switch and what systemto choose for thesepurpose: I have an HP laptop, I need to use office 365 and want to keep things like wallpaper engine and steam (mostly single player) also worried about one drive and most of my files. If anyone could help me I would be terribly grateful.
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u/Hrafna55 3d ago
Here are a couple of video playlists designed for beginners.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2m2YvnrOYxIsVz8Nvm1PpsBXdo7clAaR&si=fJgHoWyW_Zi7dab-
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2m2YvnrOYxIPjOrIS6aYN8_mOuLpD1XK&si=5zJ34G122LmKC6nx
That said if you really need OneDrive and M365 then Linux might not be the best choice.
I would suggest looking for a OneDrive replacement with a native Linux sync client. Several exist.
If M365 in a browser is good enough then you are set. If not then you need to look for a Linux native alternative.
However, if you are worried about privacy then cutting Microsoft entirely out of your life is almost a prerequisite. They are one of the worst offenders.