At this point, it's not even a matter of practicality, it's one of morality IMO. You shouldn't be giving spyware control over your machine and making the world just that much more controlled by billionaires. Most people don't even think about it, which makes it a gray area, but you? You've considered this issue at length, apparently. That's a stupid and awful thing for someone who's given thought to which OS they should use to do.
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I use Linux because I'm lazy. I don't have the time or energy to play whackamole with Windows settings.
I'm a firm believer in every man is entitled to his own personal hell. And if Windows 11 is your choice, then go with my blessing.
Just don't expect me to help put out the flames.
Different strokes for different folks - windows 11 does have it's uses.
Ever since our office laptops "upgraded" they've made excellent space heaters during the winter. Open up Teams, a PowerPoint, and a YouTube video and you've got a nice toasty office!
I believe everyone has the right to choose whatever works for them. Linux does require you to work through issues at times. I do think people should be aware of Microsoft aiding in the genocide of Palestinians, however.
Nah, The more you learn about mormonism the more you realize how stupid it is.
It's more like vegans, the more you learn about it the more you realize they're right but you don't switch out of convenience and familiarity. The preachiness and eir of superiority is annoying though.
As a vegan on Win 8 i agree
Are you just trying to live the worst life possible while technically doing nothing wrong?
Jesus christ that's a cursed combination
Considering making the switch to a dual boot Fedora KDE/Windows 10 solution on my Surface Pro 6.
Any Linux nerds have any advice for that?
I'm probably the minority here, but I don't really want mainstream folk as Linux user. You people already ruined the internet!
I feel the same way. I like it the way it is.
Don't think it'll stop if you do switch to Linux.
After that they'll just try to get you to switch distributions, because the grass is always greener at Arch.
Yeah, and even if you're using Arch BTW, you're not using it correctly! Why would you install a fully featured DE? Don't you know how many dependencies that introduces to your custom built super slick OS? Come on, just use I3! Writing basic functionallity like a shutdown menu yourself isn't that bad!
You won't be free until you're running a libre booted thinkpad and can do nothing but edit text from the TTY
Psh. In my experience, Linux users don’t beg people to change their OS. They just make fun of you and act like they’re somehow superior to you for the OS you use.
..and brag about how it took them 2 weeks to get their printer and scanner working.
Only two weeks? I fought with my printer on Windows for years before I finally just said fuck it and decided to pay FedEx to print anything I need. Literally the worst bit of tech to ever have existed, in any time, in any universe. And now your ink cartridges need monthly subscriptions or you can't use them?
I wouldn't feel bad if somebody dropped nukes on HP headquarters.
You don't have to use Linux, you can use BSD too
Let's be honest, the only begging from any group to join them is from the people using BSD.
Have you heard the good word? Linus is our Lord and Savior. I use arch BTW.
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These people begging to fix your computer for you... Are they in the room with us right now?
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