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I Don't See a Reason to Switch to Windows from Linux Anymore in 2025 (itsfoss.com)
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[–] Ulrich@feddit.org -5 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

Let me give you 2 big reasons:

  1. Linux does not work with the particular hardware or software you want or need to use.
  2. It's a PITA to just do basic stuff.
[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 hour ago

Point 2 is wrong. It's very easy to basic stuff. I'd argue it's easier than Windows, which is a convoluted mess. You're just used to it being shit.

Point 1, maybe. The fact you just keep repeating "particular hardware or software that does not work" without actually giving an example shows you're talking out of your ass though. Sure, there are a few cases, but not many anymore. Most, if not all, of those cases can be handled by a VM though.

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 hours ago (2 children)

Linux Mint is very simple to use these days.

[–] ghen@sh.itjust.works -1 points 43 minutes ago

Ubuntu is even easier. If we're trying to convert windows users on ease we really should be sending them the beginners kit

[–] Ulrich@feddit.org -2 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

That depends entirely on what you're trying to do.

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Most things work without hiccups.

[–] Ulrich@feddit.org -1 points 3 hours ago

Once again, that's fine so long as you don't need the things that don't work.