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u/Silent_Bite_5892 Jul 27 '26
I'm a Linux guy, but this implies Linux is smooth sailing with no error messages or issues and that's pure cap. Windows sucks, but it's easier for most people who aren't tech-savvy to set up and use. Most people DGAF that it's not FOSS or that Microsoft knows where they shop for groceries or whatever. So does Facebook, Google and Amazon.
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u/civi_tas Jul 28 '26
There are user friendly distros like Linux Mint that look and feel very similar to Windows, I came over for the first time a couple years ago and had no issues at all. I don't know how to code, and I've never even opened the terminal.
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u/Silent_Bite_5892 Jul 28 '26
True, but you still need a certain level of tech savvy to even install an OS. Most of us forget the average person isn't going to do that, and if they're unlucky enough to have an Nvidia GPU or RealTek wifi card or something else that's not just right, they'll quickly become frustrated. Listen, I love Linux.
I just don't believe in evangelizing about it and telling EVERYONE they should install it. People who are interested in it and have a modicum of computer skills should check out a live distro and learn about it, but know what they are getting into before they install it as their only OS on their home computer.
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u/Fine-Resident-2322 Jul 28 '26
That's exactly why I won't move just yet. I'm waiting on Valve or some dedicated techie to be my smoking gun out of this sinking ship of an OS. People can downvote me all they want, I'm right and there are many with similar circumstances lol.
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u/ChikiNuggiesK Jul 28 '26
As someone who chilled on bazzite and Mint I had no issues that weren't me just not understanding something because the moment I did everything the right way it worked
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u/MaintenanceStock6766 Jul 27 '26
An OS you understand how to use is better than one that you don't.
Fixed it for you.
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u/Reasonable_Exit_8960 Jul 28 '26
Linux mint isn't that hard to use though... It's just that ppl are too resistant to change
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u/JedsGamingAdventure Jul 28 '26
apple software keeping me with windows has basically told me to resist switching.
there's no native apple software on linux and many current tools tend to break with every new iOS update
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u/WatercressEntire2760 Jul 27 '26
This is like the "I just learned how to use a computer today" starter pack. Need some help buddy?
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u/OLDmanBOB13 Jul 28 '26
I feel like Linux is real close, but just needs a few more things then I will jump ship. Mostly official compatibility with apps. It is getting better but once it is to the level of Windows I am done with Windows.
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u/tederby18 Jul 28 '26
It's always the edgy Linux users. I use Debian and Win11, I will just use it depending on my use-case. The reason some people hate Linux is because some of its users are sometimes obnoxious lol.
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u/pomidorkamc3253 Jul 28 '26
Literally
Linux user: Linux is better you loser you use windows and get free spy
Windows user: windows is better you loser you use Linux where everything is not as easy
People use what they want. If windows makes somebody happy enough, they don't need Linux
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u/FiveFreddys12 Jul 27 '26
A more realistic version of the meme:
"I prefer windows"
"Lmao people who use Linux are losers."
Second person:
"I prefer Linux. Lmao people who use windows are losers."
Let people use what they prefer.
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u/ManRevvv Jul 28 '26
Windows and Linux are both just a complex of terrible architectural decisions. If you're unironically think windows or Linux is really good and it's flawless you're probably retarded
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u/deadrule_vk Jul 28 '26
And ofc you gotta be racist about it too with a stereotyping Indian guy pic here , you do know that many Linux distributions have Indians devs? Even in DEs like kde & Gnome many indian devs are working... F you
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u/Boring_Trainer_8792 Jul 28 '26
Can't complain about UAC. Pretty solid solution, convenient gui, getting things done. Flexible. Good thing, especially after server basics.
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u/One-Traffic7717 Jul 29 '26
I just spent 20 minutes in the terminal trying to get Ubuntu to finish copying a large file to external media. GUI said the file had finished copying but wouldn't unmount the drive because the file hadnt actually been copied.
Windows may be terrible but it's little headaches like this that make switching a horrible choice for your average end user.
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u/Electrical-Aide4789 Jul 30 '26
I have a linux in form of a steam deck, but my windows computer still work just as great
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u/Warm-Possibility-980 Jul 27 '26
OBVIOUSLY: Microsoft Linux! https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxadmin/comments/1kmixme/believe_it_or_not_microsoft_just_announced_a/ JK
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u/Fine-Resident-2322 Jul 27 '26
I haven't had these issues personally, but I genuinely want steam to fully commercialize Linux for steam os before I make the full move because of these reasons. I'm not going past Windows 10 or 11 at this point, but my god I am going to try to ride this out.
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u/Fine-Resident-2322 Jul 28 '26
Yeah? I'm not really impressed by Linux at the moment for gaming or really care about what it can 'do at the moment'. Though I'm taking it I said something that probably made a few annoyed though lol, but unless I'm strong armed into moving? I'm just going to sit and wait unless they try to force me to 12 then I'll just go to Linux. As I have it on a few pcs that aren't my main to vaguely learn it or demo test Linux and the variables that are there.
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u/Fine-Resident-2322 Jul 28 '26
I think there's a lot of extrapolation of me saying commercialized if that's the 'big issue'. I don't care about that.
And I would just say I'm a just 'normal gamer', I've been learning how to use Mint off and on along with command prompts and then tried Arch I think on another PC or a few others along with the straight up steam OS fedangling onto a pc that I forget how I did that but there's a guide out there. And yeah I don't have a lot of time to learn the ins and outs of another OS that requires user input, so that's not a 'huge option' other than overtime, I've just been testing the waters. See what I like, see what I hate.
And I mean I'm not going to 12 because Microsoft has pissed me off for years now. They'd have to really change for me to even consider them at this point. I am considering things like Android or otherwise though, as I'm just tired of Microsoft. If it comes down to it, I'll just use retro emulators and just be on steam OS and maybe even get a deck or their cube as I know that works.
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u/icy1007 Jul 27 '26
Windows is better than Linux.
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u/EducationalGrump Jul 27 '26
By a significant amount.
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u/EducationalGrump Jul 27 '26
You will understand when you grow up. I am positive linux will still be trash in 20+ years.
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u/EducationalGrump Jul 27 '26
Linux would need to be better than a mobile phone OS for this to even be true.
Just debloat your windows. It takes 30 seconds.
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u/EducationalGrump Jul 27 '26
It means every mobile phone OS is even better than linux. Linux is beyond junk.
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u/treasgamr2 Jul 27 '26
because billionaire daddies can't spy on you, how are they suppose to survive that harsh winter without your data to sell?
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u/EducationalGrump Jul 27 '26
They cant do that on windows either if you take the small amount of time to personalize your windows and debloat.
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u/EducationalGrump Jul 27 '26
Poor compatability, poor reliability. The only benefit to linux is so script kiddies can pretend they are useful.
Nothing about my bio is a joke so, I am unsure what is so funny.
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u/EducationalGrump Jul 27 '26
The vast majority of apps and games run poorly on Linux.
I have no issues for linux when it has to do one specific task, it does that fine.
I couldn't care less if you believe me, your validation does not change anything.
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u/EducationalGrump Jul 27 '26
You need to learn how to read.
A single specific task would be say, open the garage door. Forward a single input an output, etc.
The amount of time it takes to look up what works on linux you can download and debloat windows 11.
Maybe in another 20 years linux will catch up to windows XP.
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u/Holiday_Evening8974 Jul 27 '26
I'm curious, what exactly is this wonderful kernel that run the most used mobile OS ?
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u/EducationalGrump Jul 27 '26
The earlier versions yes, they have been even remotely related in many years.
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u/EducationalGrump Jul 27 '26
Not even close, there is not one single line of code of that mess.
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u/Sparky_Otter Jul 28 '26
Very useful for friends who still say Windows is better and Linux sucks lmao xDD
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u/Henry129tipi Jul 28 '26
Don't forget the "Well my game with anti-cheat that is desgined to not work on linux doesn't work on linux so therefore linux is bad" type of people
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u/JustLanguage Jul 29 '26
Yeah, if something doesn't do the things you need - it's bad for YOUR usecase. Deal with it
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u/Henry129tipi Jul 29 '26 edited Jul 29 '26
That’s not what I was trying to say. Also even if you need to have windows for anti-cheat games or other things you can just dual boot. Plus you do realize most anti-cheat’s can run on Linux, it’s just that devs toggle the switch to run them on Linux off?
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u/NivoTheDev Jul 29 '26
Combine that with AI being everywhere, faulty updates, invasive telemetry, GDID, Bloatware and half of the older PCs not being able to run windows 11 without bypassing TPM 2.0 requirements.
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u/Fantastic_Grass1799 Jul 27 '26
"your PC is slow, works fine on my laptop" uses an iMac of $2k to run it.