Switching to Linux

1. tell them to fully backup their files
2. transfer all files to a remote partition or drive
3. move windoza partition to end of drive (or leave it in place)
4. try converting fully to open source equivalents of all commercial programs that they use.

it is not time yet to switch to linux: tell them they have to do some work first:

• use my migration disk to cleanup windows installation (any common problems they might have)
• tell them to save their state (backup)
• tell them to transfer to all open-source programs. that way they will:

• • learn how to use programs
  • see if there are any differences
  • see if any functionality is lacking
  • see if it can work with their files

• then, inform them of, and clean, all user data like history, cache, temp, etc. transfer meaningful ones to backup and linux format.
• try linux emulation (live cd, virtualization)
• now all they have to switch is windows
• do not delete the partition! resize to small size & movie out of the way just in case.

this process was specifically designed to make as painless to switch as possible, while preserving all data, training, and settings. also, linux will be learned more deeply from experience, books, errors, websites, etc throughout the process of gradual switching.