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submitted 3 months ago by Rentlar@lemmy.ca to c/linux@programming.dev

I'd like to hear people's journeys and motivations from people who switched over the last few months, and if there were particular challenges that were faced.

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[-] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Thanks. I figured Microsoft trying to force people off Windows 10 might be a bigger reason than ever to get people to switch than philosophical ones. I wanted to see if that was true for people on Lemmy or if there were other reasons, hence I made this post.

I think the hardest to get on Linux is those in the middle with a very specific piece of hardware or software that needs to work in a certain way. Kind of like the bell curve meme, total computer beginners and total computer experts can embrace linux the easiest.

[-] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 months ago

Its 100 percent like that. The middle users like me have the most issues.

Gamer/music maker/old random software/nas setups/networking/racing wheel peripherals, people who do this stuff it takes way more time investment.

If you just use a browser. The os doesn't matter

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