If you’re already with Linux, this is not for you. This is for people who’re indecisive or been contemplating for long about whether to make that jump.
For me, it’s a matter of a few things. I’m on a Windows 10 version that guarantees me until 2032 of support. That means I would effectively skip Windows 11, like I already mostly have and potentially skip Windows 12 if that turns out to be a shitty choice. I’d be coming in right in time for whatever Microslop shits out for Win13.
Should Windows 13 suck, I think that’s a consideration. Another consideration is when Valve keeps dropping support for certain Windows versions of Steam. Because I know for a fact they will drop Windows 10 support entirely one day and then Windows 11. I believe it is really stupid that they do this.
By the time my Windows 10 version expires, I’d be getting older, which means I’ll probably care less and less about computer-related things. Going to Linux wouldn’t be a problem since I’d be doing barebones things like browsing and checking e-mail.
And I’d also hope that by 2032, Linux would have better development like easier access to proprietary drivers and software among other things.
and since its easier to find colored up sock pics from linux than actual help and support for a problem, the userbase wont grow. also thereis the git gud attitude, and the “why dont you read the 200 page manual” answer. dont expect casuals to change ecosystems, if a LTT employee can only make a bootable usb on the 3rd try.
Adding to this already great post: the control panel depends on the DE used, rather than the distribution. As modern distros have modern DEs, you are not wrong though.
Linux Mint is a thousand times easier to install and use than Windows. It supports more hardware than Windows, and you don’t need the terminal.
It’s like Windows 2000 but not insane.
… and you’re comparing this to Windows ?
theres windows 2000 control panel design, and there are bad designs
When you say driver support, that’s a hardware manufacturer issue, not a linux issue
The manufacturer of the proprietary hardware is the one supposed to provide the drivers
its an issue for the end user, and a reason why most people dont use it. manufacturer wont make linux drivers cause the market is so small.
I’ve found that Linux supports multiple monitors better than macOS does. On macOS, if you invoke an app on Screen1, there’s a 50% chance it’ll open on Screen2 for no reason I’ve ever been able to figure out. Similarly, if I working in an app on Screen1 and open its settings panel, there’s a non-zero chance of that panel opening in the far corner of Screen2, because fuck you.