Santa Barbara Computing Linux Upgrades & Business Solutions
Linux has been around since 1991. While Linux behaves much like Unix, it was built from scratch to be a free alternative rather than a direct descendant from Unix which was created in 1969. Linux has been a command based OS until around 2004 when it started gaining popularity with a friendly user interface looking more like Windows and now by 2026 versions that looks and act like a Mac. We will continue updating useful links and information below about the value of Linux and a video helping to show how to upgrade your old computers to Linux. Santa Barbara Computing will do these Linux upgrades for you if you do not have the time, desire, or experience. See our Rates page for the our cost of services. We are here to help you add Linux to your world and get you started. Our video above is also a good example of the level of business marketing we provide as a service. We suggest you start small and increase over time as you enjoy the results.
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Linux Helpful Links
- Linux Mint OS – for the beginners and those older computers just needing a few more years of useful life
- Linux Zorin OS – for the experienced and those newer more powerful computers with features like Windows and Mac interface and more.
- Linux Pop OS – for the high end, another contender as seen below and a good one!
See the videos below for all the details about these Linux OS systems and what might work best for you.
The video above is a must see if you are seriously considering making the switch to Linux as it explains all the details of why, the value, and how to start the process. If you are a DIY we recommend you start and test with an older computer that you can wipe clean and not worry about losing your data. That way you have lots of time for testing all of this out. When you get to the day and time to install linux on your main computer just make sure you have a verified good clean backup of all your your data, pictures, videos and the rest or you will be very sorry if you lose it all. We are here to help if you need it.
The YouTube Video – the Linux Pop OS site for information and downloads – The high end contender, and as usual it is a matter of personal choice depending on where your computer experience is and what you want. This is not a Windows, Mac, or Linux for beginners knock off. It is a completely newly designed Linux interface from the ground up with a lot of advantages and will take more time to get use to, and it’s really good.