>>3886589>>3886597You can start by installing a free as in freedom distribution of GNU+Linux. You can find a list here:
https://www.gnu.org/distros/free-distros.en.htmlIt is recommended that you start with Trisquel, a completely free and open source version of the popular beginners distrobution, Ubuntu. If you are a more experienced GNU+Linux user, you may use Parabola GNU+Linux-Libre, a completely free version of Arch GNU+Linux.
If you are hesitant in switching from the proprietary Windows or MacOS to the free GNU+Linux because of certain programs that you use, you should keep in mind that there are many Libre alternatives to the Proprietary software that most users use. For example, LibreOffice for Microsoft Word or GIMP for Photoshop. Each of these pieces of software will help you break free from the shackles that proprietary has bound you in.
