17-10-2019, 11:01 PM
I use PCLinuxOS.
This is from the Ubintu family and has the Windows lookalike KDE desktop option that is good for ex Windows users.
Pretty much everything works like Windows except for software updates.
When I first trialed an SSD I bought an under £30 one and prepared a disk/stick to do the install and disconnected the existing hard drive.
I was then able to let it use all 240GB of the little SSD I was trying out.
Next is the Synaptic updater/installer.
Open it from the little grey icon with a red arrow and scroll along the top and find the reload button. Occasionally this brings up an error box. If this happens open settings on the very top line and try batches of different repositories and then hone it down to one that works without errors.
Once you have hit mark all updates and then apply the new installation will be fully updated. This is the procedure every time updates become available. Items you do not want updated can be unchecked before hitting apply.
For anything not installed by default simply use the search button and give the software name or file type used by it and then browse the list of software displayed and check the little square box to install it and then hit apply again.
When done plug your old HD back in and watch it come up as an alternative system to boot from with a 20 second time out with press enter to skip.
Once booted you can use Dolphin file manager to browse all your old files and double click them to see if the default installation has already loaded something to read them with.
Enjoy
This is from the Ubintu family and has the Windows lookalike KDE desktop option that is good for ex Windows users.
Pretty much everything works like Windows except for software updates.
When I first trialed an SSD I bought an under £30 one and prepared a disk/stick to do the install and disconnected the existing hard drive.
I was then able to let it use all 240GB of the little SSD I was trying out.
Next is the Synaptic updater/installer.
Open it from the little grey icon with a red arrow and scroll along the top and find the reload button. Occasionally this brings up an error box. If this happens open settings on the very top line and try batches of different repositories and then hone it down to one that works without errors.
Once you have hit mark all updates and then apply the new installation will be fully updated. This is the procedure every time updates become available. Items you do not want updated can be unchecked before hitting apply.
For anything not installed by default simply use the search button and give the software name or file type used by it and then browse the list of software displayed and check the little square box to install it and then hit apply again.
When done plug your old HD back in and watch it come up as an alternative system to boot from with a 20 second time out with press enter to skip.
Once booted you can use Dolphin file manager to browse all your old files and double click them to see if the default installation has already loaded something to read them with.
Enjoy
