"Out of curiosity, why exactly?"
For me all the software I use regularly exists as shortcut on the taskbar. I group them into functionally similar folders . I never/ rarely go near the start menu.
I know it's unfashionable but I like Win 10. My work laptop is still a win 7 machine and I'm looking forward to it being upgraded in the near future.
I tried Mint on an old laptop and really didn't like it.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
