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Microsoft Finally Realizes Nobody Wants Its Windows 11 Preinstalled Bloatware (www.pcmag.com)
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[–] 1984@lemmy.today 17 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (57 children)

So much drama. Anyone still using Windows must not dislike the behavior enough to switch.

I've used Linux for over 10 years now because I disliked this Microsoft culture even back then with Windows 8 or whatever it was back then. Why are people still using Windows today when Linux is easier than ever?

Windows 7 was a good OS, it tended to not spy on the user. You can see the difference in installation options if you put it into a virtual machine and run it. Compare with today's windows.

Then compare Linux distros 10 years ago with current ones. Only gotten easier to use and much better looking.

[–] dfc09@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Windows user here, have used Linux here and there too:

Gaming. It's gaming. Yes, Linux has workarounds and options, and some people are super knowledgeable and willing to go through those hoops. I'm not, not anymore.

I spent a little bit of time hunting down and eliminating W11's annoying behaviors, and now I don't mind it at all, and I get to just jump in games with very little hassle.

I'm pretty excited about the future of Linux gaming now that steam OS exists and Linux is a super viable target for developers, though

[–] austin@aussie.zone -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You don't need gaming, it's a way to waste time.

[–] dfc09@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

You say, on social media :P

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