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You paid me, a long-time Linux user, to use Windows 11 exclusively for a month: here’s how it went (www.osnews.com)
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[–] 2 points 3 months ago (12 children)

That's the issue. IMHO. A desktop environment should not dictate how the user use it. That's just stupid.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 months ago (5 children)

    You realize you can change it right? Macs aren’t locked down at all, you can configure anything you want.

    Mine works very similar to windows (I think, haven’t used windows in ages), where you drag to the edge/top for full screen or split screen.

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  • [–] -4 points 3 months ago (4 children)

    Not locked down at all? I'd be surprised if you can even change the wallpaper. :D

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    Ok yeah, you’ve never used a Mac lol why do you comment on things you have no clue about?

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  • [–] -3 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    The first Mac I used was actually a Macintosh with a black and white screen. I don't remember the exact model. We also had iMac G3 in school and later modern iMacs at work. My wife is also a Mac owner and has worked with them.

    I'm no way an Apple expert in any way, shape or form. However. I do know enough about them to know that they're ridiculously locked down to the point that you can barley call yourself an owner of your own system.

    With that said. Apple computers are popular, so it's apparently a winning concept for some, but it's not something for me.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago (5 children)

    I like being given a workflow designed by UX engineers, it means I don't have to think about it and I can just do my work instead of figuring out the best workflow.

    My opinion is that computers should stay out of the way as much as possible. It's an appliance.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago (4 children)

    I like being given a workflow designed by UX engineers, it means I don't have to think about it and I can just do my work instead of figuring out the best workflow.

    And that's perfectly fine, and probably the most sensible thing ad well. However. The user should have the option to do whatever they want to.

    My opinion is that computers should stay out of the way as much as possible. It's an appliance.

    Exactly! And that's not possible if you have to fight it every time you use it.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (3 children)

    I agree, user choice is important, which is why I use Linux :) (GNOME)

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (2 children)

    Linux based operating systems is great! However. GNOME? Can you even change the wallpaper there? :D

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