Consider upgrading to Linux No0b if you want better performance and features. Ask yourself why you need it now.
Consider upgrading to Linux No0b if you want better performance and features. Ask yourself why you need it now.
I'm a developer and Windows isn't my favorite. One team member relies on Windows but struggles with simple tasks compared to others who handle them in seconds on Linux. It doesn't feel right for the job. On Linux, you have full control—you can actually do anything.
I tend to rely on having full control of the machine. The open-source nature, availability at no cost, and strong security features are key factors. I run Ubuntu on my laptop without a specific need to switch. The only reason my desktop stays Windows is for gaming purposes. My work environment doesn’t require heavy applications, so Linux fits better. I’m considering setting up Linux on my father’s computer since he prefers simplicity—he uses email, news, and occasional YouTube content about tractor pulling. Linux would suit him well, offering better security and possibly a more straightforward experience than Windows 8.
I don't think users (of any OS) look down at other users (of any OS or other group) because their OS is better. I'd claim that most don't care at all what other people are running. Of course there are cases where people look down at other people (or more generally, become self-entitled for whatever reason), but I think that is quite a complicated psychological thing, which is difficult to answer, but does not have anything to do with any OS. These people tend to be more noisier (than those who are not self-entitled), which might (I'd say most definitely does) cause some perception bias in any user-base. Think about what you need to do, and choose an OS based on that (if you need help here, you need to tell your needs). Different OSes exist because people (and their computer usage patterns and needs) are different. Since I believe the users on this forum are more or less gamer oriented, I think this guide is quite a good read. One good point that guide makes is that there is no shame in using any OS that suites you best. EDIT/TL;DR: I think you are generalizing too much, don't feel bad if some self-entitled user looks down on you because you are using Windows, and there is no definitive answer to what you could be missing out Edited February 25, 2019 by Wild Penquin