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What desktop operating system would you recommend to the average user? (thelemmy.club)
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Say a friend is looking for a new system, and said person is not particularly savvy with technology, what system would you point them toward?

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[–] 13 points 6 months ago (2 children)

MacOS.

I hate Apple, and I do not like how they operate. But I cannot deny how user friendly their OS is, how affordable their machines are (Mac mini) and how even those who do not know how to use a PC, can pick them up and use them.

Linux Mint is my second choice

Only Linux which feels like a normal PC, and 99% of features can be installed via UI. There are holes, and I feel an immutable OS would fill this niche better, but for now this is my number 2.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago (2 children)

    I literally installed mom and dad's Mac mini yesterday. They need to be able to run commercial software. Moving to Mac was foreign enough for them, I don't think people in their 90's would do well with Linux. I will, however, work on getting my sister onto Linux. We will see.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago

    I fell with the right desktop environment like Plasma and a locked down OS that can be used without a password, Linux can be for all. Especially when it comes to using it as a web machine. If they don’t need apps, it’s fine.

    Mac’s are my go to if you need commercial software. And the one pain point for Linux as a OS.

    Though Valve is bridging the gap

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