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[–] 1984@lemmy.today 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (45 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.

[–] LaughingFox@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because Linux is Niche. It doesn't as far as I know come pre installed at the store when you buy a computer. Etc. That's why people still use Windows.

I personally don't find anything wrong with Windows. I use it for work and home and it's fine.

[–] igorlogius@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Because Linux is Niche

*in the desktop market ( ref. )

It doesn’t as far as I know come pre installed at the store when you buy a computer.

AFAIK, there are stores and providers who have linux pre install options and there are even dedicated hardware supplies, who focus on linux ref. and ref

I personally don’t find anything wrong with Windows

So stuff like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT4vDfA_4NI doenst bother you?

[–] LaughingFox@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't watch YouTube videos or click on those type of links, so I don't know what you posted, but no Windows doesn't bother me. It's just normal to use it.

And cool if Linux is installed now on laptops at Best Buy, didn't know that. But not many still, I'm sure.

[–] igorlogius@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

those type of links

I am a little confused. Would you be so kind and tell me which of the links i shared look suspicious to you?

cool if Linux is installed now on laptops at Best Buy, didn’t know that.

Yep, pretty nice.

[–] LaughingFox@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

None of them look suspicious.. I just never watch YouTube. Unless it's on my TV, I should say. Or unless I'm trying to fix the toilet, in which case I like the tutorials on how to fix things like that... I just can't be bothered. I'd rather read the info. Call me a crazy GenX-er...

[–] igorlogius@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

ah, ok i guess i misunderstood you, sorry.

If you are still interested: https://www.summarize.tech/www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT4vDfA_4NI Might also help if other people share youtube links with you that you dont care to watch.

Have a nice day.

[–] dfc09@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year 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

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[–] stevedidWHAT@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Right because windows also continues to make things easier to use and does the bare minimum to maintain modern aesthetics and most people like it or not just don’t care about bloatware or telemetry. Simple as that

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