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What would it take for you to switch to Linux? (piefed.social)

submitted 2 days ago by Ryoae@piefed.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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If you're already with Linux, this is not for you. This is for people who're indecisive or been contemplating for long about whether to make that jump.

For me, it's a matter of a few things. I'm on a Windows 10 version that guarantees me until 2032 of support. That means I would effectively skip Windows 11, like I already mostly have and potentially skip Windows 12 if that turns out to be a shitty choice. I'd be coming in right in time for whatever Microslop shits out for Win13.

Should Windows 13 suck, I think that's a consideration. Another consideration is when Valve keeps dropping support for certain Windows versions of Steam. Because I know for a fact they will drop Windows 10 support entirely one day and then Windows 11. I believe it is really stupid that they do this.

By the time my Windows 10 version expires, I'd be getting older, which means I'll probably care less and less about computer-related things. Going to Linux wouldn't be a problem since I'd be doing barebones things like browsing and checking e-mail.

And I'd also hope that by 2032, Linux would have better development like easier access to proprietary drivers and software among other things.

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[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 3 points 10 hours ago

It's important to be honest about Linux's shortcomings and prepare new users that they will probably gave to look up info or documentation for some tasks.

My problem is people pointing out issues where you have to do this on Linux and pretending like Windows doesn't have the same issues. People pretend like Windows is flawless, but it's only because they forgot how much shit they has to deal with learning it. Yes, you'll have to learn new things. You had to with Windows too. The Linux experience is easier.

You also can't expect the average person to ever open Terminal without hyperventilating.

The average person isn't doing more than opening a web browser. They'll be fine without ever touching the console, just as they were on Windows. The type of user who wants to do more probably also has edited registries in Windows, which is so much worse than anything you'll do on Linux. Every person switching will have an easier time on Linux than they did on Windows. They might not remember the shit they did to get Windows working how they want, or the garbage they deal with constantly, but that's just because they got accustomed to it. If you spend the time with Linux to get used to it then it's easier. It does take time though, and no one is saying it doesn't. So did (and does, as they constantly change things) Windows.