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You have no problem with Red Hat? You read all the complaints? It certainly doesn't sound like it. You know they're owned by IBM, right? I found faults with his video but that's not one of them.
One of the 'good' things Ubuntu did is to 'dumb down' or simplify a lot of 'Linux stuff' - there was less reliance on CLI and they offered more GUI options - improved the install process and other 'improvements.' Ubuntu increased in popularity for some reason, right? Also, Mint was doing this too - they concentrated a lot on the user experience and interface.
I agree. Mint is one of the best out there for Linux converts. That doesn't nullify my argument. People who have been using Linux for decades want windows to be number 2. To do that you need a version, like mint, that's similar or at least easier to navigate.
Windows is really dumbed down, though - most installs are 'point and click.' In Linux, sometimes, it's better to use the command line - to update/upgrade/ install whatever software or drivers. You have to be a little computer literate. I don't think Linux will ever be 'number 1' unless it drastically changes - and that is probably a bad thing (if that happens)? I think it can be a viable alternative but 'replacing' Windows - I doubt it. I think the core values and essence of Linux would change if that happened - and it probably wouldn't be a good outcome.
Exactly. I know ppl who 'like' Linux in principle - as compared to Windows but they won't give it a chance. They're too set in their ways. Good way to describe them. Creatures of habit or whatever.
I have to disagree here on principle. If Windows (mostly) works for me, why do I need to learn how to use Linux well. If I have a stable of Windows programs and utilities, and I've mastered some of the arcana around the Registry and filesystems, why do I need to put in the effort to recreate that in Linux? To be clear, I'm not a Computer Science type.
There a lot of reasons to use Linux. Windows/Microsoft is one, by itself.
What's the relevance of being paperless? Windows drivers usually work on most printers. And I believed that the whole point of separating the desktop environment of Linux (KDE, Gnome, XFCE, etc.) was to allow this consistent experience regardless of the underlying distro flavor.
Mac users used to say that too. As far as I'm aware, there isn't even a desktop real time anti-virus available for Linux anyway to know. (no, I don't count Wiresharking your own network traffic as anti-virus
).That's true, but you pay for it in lack of quality and standards, as well as time spent relearning.
It gets the job done for me, so I can concentrate on things I want to do. Since I already know Windows, I'd rather tweak Windows than Linux.There a lot of reasons to use Linux. Windows/Microsoft is one, by itself.
For me, being paperless is a complete workflow. I download all my banking transactions and statements. All that gets processed in Quicken without any paper.What's the relevance of being paperless? Windows drivers usually work on most printers.
That's also a good reason. I don't entirely trust Microsoft but I can say the same about Comcast, AT&T (no doubt sucking up all my call metadata and giving it to No Such Agency). My bank I do trust (they are heavily regulated) but the website is second-rate, and they don't listen too well. I also regard Google and Facebook with extreme mistrust. I hardly ever use FB these days. And Twitter, now "X", is a very hot mess.
Windows gives me the most options. I don't use MacOS, but if I had to stop using Windows, I would go MacOS. It's a mainstream desk OS, unlike Linux.
Well, afaik (unless, something has changed), the 2 main reasons: virus creators typically focus on Windows (OS/software) but the 2nd reason is that Linux has inherent security built-in - Linux is often used for servers and hosts - so, it needs to be secure. Some hardcore Linux ppl don't like that some distros don't have various security software/utilities installed/configured by default but for the average (Windows) user - Linux is a lot better if you value avoiding malware/viruses (i.e. it's ultra-important to you). You typically don't need anti-virus programs and most of the browsers offer ad blockers etc. - same as Windows - but, Linux doesn't need all those programs - and MS isn't 'communicating/collecting info' every 2 minutes when you're using Linux (instead).Mac users used to say that too. As far as I'm aware, there isn't even a desktop real time anti-virus available for Linux anyway to know. (no, I don't count Wiresharking your own network traffic as anti-virus
That's true, but you pay for it in lack of quality and standards, as well as time spent relearning.
Right, I'm not a zealot but I'm willing to offer criticism to Windows (even though I also use it) and the drawbacks/negatives.
Yep. I have told myself to take it easy - when I use it (or whenever I use it) increasingly. Easier said than done but it's good for one's health.
Not more than you could throw them. I also don't trust Facebook one bit. I have given them no information about who I am, what I do, etc. I never do any posts there, except to one forum devoted to photo gear. Yet, yet, yet, their ads are clearly targeted to me, considering my age, where I live, etc. HTF are they getting all this information?
I've been scanning old paper docs, and then recycling (sometimes secure shredding) these old docs.
I don't miss having to carry around a checkbook.
It’s not stupid, it is the proper way to keep some baseline security. Everyone just got used to Windows first user being Administrator. Which even these days your main user should not be an Administrator. You should elevate when needed and only when needed, not run 24/7 as an elevated user.Debian is too restrictive to suit me. As installed you can't do squat poop until you add yourself to the SUDO list. This is just plain stupid. To purposely cripple a fresh install makes no sense at all. Plus, having to enter the user name each time you log in is unnecessary. I'm sticking with Mint. But at least now I understand why there have been so many Debian spin offs.
Just to correct this, you do have to worry about virus and exploits and more so now than before as more and more Linux exploits are coming out these days so let’s unlearn the “Linux isn’t targeted cause market share” mentality and be sure we keep our Linux systems secure as well.There a lot of reasons to use Linux. Windows/Microsoft is one, by itself.
Your initial question, though, is absolutely legit. Why do you have to use Linux if you know Windows and it works for you. Yes, you're totally justified feeling that way.
But, some people, myself included, like to have options and we have a principled reason - we don't trust Microsoft and don't like what they do. Linux, for the most part, leaves the user alone. You don't have to worry about viruses, being required to buy new software and a host of other obligations or having limited options.
Care to elaborate? What viruses are they? How would they execute? Many distros have built-in security and even if they don't - it's not too difficult to enable/install it.
The average Windows user is 99% an Internet browser user. Doubt many of them would find Linux too different.
Mostly it's Pop's compatibility with the apps/programs I use most. It's also pretty good for gaming on my desktop. I still consider myself a rank amateur at Linux so my experience isn't very broad.
Not sure if a typo, but most Windows users are administrators, the default account created for a user in Windows is an Administrator. Also many distro's will default add the created user into the sudo'rs so a separate root account is not required, they do this to help adoption, sure, most people using linux, hopefully, have a seperate root and user accounts with different passwords, but I am willing to bet just as many use either the same password, or just add their user account into the sudo'rs file for full rights simple for convinience.
Thanks for the correction in the first sentence - I meant 'Windows users tend to install as Administrator' - not what I said.
Personally I find Garuda to be best for gaming. It's basically Nobara but based on Arch which is one reason why his vid is clickbait (Garuda has just as many, if not more, customizations than Nobara does but Nobara is ok while Garuda is worthless?)
I've never even heard of 90% of the distros listed...
Does it really matter anymore? It's almost all based off Arch and Ubuntu nowadays.
Never know what spyware they've slipped in there
, or accidentally added security vulnerabilities.
Pretty much. The only one I would love to try is Manjaro, as I've never tried an Arch distro. I just can't seem to find any need to do so. I mean, what is the benefit of one over the other?
Can't tell the players without a scorecard. And enough different distros for an entire NFL team.
I really wish I wasn't dogshit. I couldn't get a single game working on Mint the last time I tried. Previously I had a few games working, like Quake 3 and serious Sam and maybe GtaV, but I tried it maybe a month ago and no bueno. Couldn't get a single one to install via wine or proton or lutris. Quite often their progress bars just never progressed and I would need to reboot to try another one.I rarely even consider the fact that I'm not running Windows, Linux PC just goes 'burrr' and that's all I care about. I certainly don't get the impression I'm missing out on anything by not running Windows, nor do I find change daunting. From my perspective, the Windows way of doing things seems somewhat backwards now.
All my game launchers work perfectly, the only games that don't run are essentially those that don't use Linux compatible DRM/Anticheat - Thankfully I'm noticing more developers using solutions that also support those running Linux. Screenshot link of my desktop running all the launchers I need, possible 4k large pic warning:
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Linux mint is a rubbish distro, the only time I had my whole OS install hosed as a result of an OS update in my many years running Linux, I was running Linux Mint - I wiped, installed a different distro still based on LTS releases, and never looked back. My current KDE Neon install has been in four PC's now, I just transfer all the drives from PC > PC and everything runs perfectly.