After several years of stress, mistakes, and other issues, I am using a Linux distribution as my operating system as I write this post. The confusion and issues cleared once I found a called OSDisc.com where I could request a "live" disc with the operating system (OS) I wanted to use. It cost me $4 for the disc and $4 and change of Postal Service shipping, but that includes all the software I need for anything I do. Using the live disc required no computer knowledge beyond changing the "boot order" of the computer, which is not especially difficult. I did have to look at the new GUI (starting screen, mostly), because that's better arranged and gives far more information than my prior Windows interface.
I have yet to install Pinguy on my hard drive because I'm being very cautious about saving my Windows files and about noting differences in operation from Windows systems, but I think I will be using the Linux setup most of the time in the future.
This started out to be a communication blog, but I have had life adventures and regular posting was not in the cards. I am going to take a shot at reviving it as a general-life blog for friends who want to keep up with my story. I will also post my thoughts and ideas here, which will probably involve politics, religion, and other controversies.
