Why I Switched from Windows 10 to Ubuntu

Bottom line: zero inconvenience so far, and it is great.

Why Ubuntu?

If you touch servers or write code for work, you have probably been annoyed by line-ending issues or forced Windows updates. I once had to clean up a production incident caused by shipping CRLF files, so I know how common it is.

So why run Ubuntu at home as well? Because Linux UX is simply better—especially the terminal. I rarely need Excel or PowerPoint at home; Google Sheets covers most cases, and compatibility suites handle the rest. Beyond that, I have no strong reason to cling to Windows. For someone who mostly browses the web and codes, Windows feels like overkill.

Steps I took

  1. Download the Ubuntu ISO from the official site: https://www.ubuntu.com/download
  2. Format a 4–8 GB USB stick (this erases it).
  3. Install Universal USB Installer and follow the prompts to write Ubuntu to the USB drive.
  4. Upload important files to Google Drive or an external disk—you will not be going back to Windows.
  5. Reboot with the USB inserted and press F2 repeatedly to enter the BIOS. (Nothing to fear!)
  6. From the boot menu, choose the USB device. When presented with options, pick the “try without installing” mode first.
  7. Once you see the Ubuntu desktop, launch the installer shortcut, choose the option to erase Windows and install Ubuntu, and follow the wizard.

That is all it took. For dual boot, shrink the Windows partition, format the free space, and install Ubuntu there instead.

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