It originated from various online forums and activist groups promoting free software principles.
It originated from various online forums and activist groups promoting free software principles.
Mouse peasant. KDE Dolphin > Press F10 > Enter Yes. You can launch a PDF using Office, which will automatically convert them for editing. It’s also feasible to just download the file and double-click to install it directly.
Windows: Ctrl + Shift + N Here is a nice list of everything that is wrong with Linux based OSs for Desktop PC usage: https://itvision.altervista.org/why.linu...rrent.html As much as some Linux fan will get angry for saying this the truth is, Linux as a Desktop/Laptop PC environment, is treated as second class. Linux isn't focused on this. This is like using Windows for servers purposes, or in IoT devices. Sure, it works, but it is the wrong choice, and not only you'll buy a license of Windows, but it will be a chore to get everything working. The OS isn't designed for this. It's that simple. In the world software dev world, Windows with WSL is what is used, unless there is specific needs that is not possible to setup (and that is diminishing rapidly as Microsoft is actively doing improvements). Or, they use a Mac, to use OSX and Unix through that. Or Windows with Linux distro running under a VM. Everything to AVOID Linux as a desktop environment. Linux is an amazing kernel, and most of its distros are also a joy, but it has its place, much like Windows does. Both sucks horribly, both are amazing. If you disagree, then you are close minded, or your info/knowledge is outdated by many years. To say that people have no problem spending money for Windows, means that they see value in it. Same for OSX, people are ready to buy premium priced system just for the OS. It has its strengths. We all have different values, choice is great! If you enjoy Linux based OS, despite its treatment in priority by the community, then good! It certainly has its strengths despite this.
It varies based on your experience. I've relied heavily on Linux for photo, video, and audio editing, finding it much more efficient. Many Windows features seem confusing and slow to me. Probably because I don't use Windows often, so Linux feels more natural. For gaming, I still switch to Windows.
Absolutely, that adds stability. Windows each month losing or removing printer and screen drivers, eventually wiping the entire system (2018) and then searching Google repeatedly. My partner after a major wipe by MS in 2018 switched to Linux and continued using it smoothly month after month, year after year. It functioned perfectly without any issues. Regarding viruses, GoodBytes provides a comprehensive list of issues. It’s unusual I’ve encountered most of these in the last ten years. Printer drivers can be tricky. App purchases are sometimes necessary, especially for specialized software. I’ve had trouble getting things right with an accounting program—about five years of trial and error. If you can get assistance from the company or have someone help, that would be helpful. Except my partner never faced problems because it was always their responsibility. If the software is free, it should work; otherwise, users will likely abandon it.
WSL is meant for people who like the same vibe. If you don't agree, you're probably a lamer!
very true, especially lately windows has been going direction bonehead. (for example the new context menu in win11 that's just *worse*) but, given an equal experience, i'd say the majority of things are faster and easier on windows, including collecting said experience. now... given the direction ms seems to be headed, i give linux real opportunity to turn that around. case in point: my work laptop with win11 and Office365 (and not much else) is hardly a smooth experience, seemingly due to the deployment guys blindly trusting ms, and ms's inability to release somethibg that's tested. but... as of now, windows is still the inbred dysfunctional wheelchair-riding king waiting for it's lineage to finally die off.
Desktop Linux offers a much deeper level of customization compared to Windows or MacOS. This complexity adds to its appeal. While it demands more effort, they're advancing rapidly. In just a couple of years, I've moved from needing extensive adjustments to having all necessary tools pre-installed. Games like Steam run smoothly without any modifications. Even pirated Windows titles worked out of the box. Of course, for specialized needs like Adobe or Microsoft Office, Linux isn't ideal. For my work, Google Office and LibreOffice have been reliable. Honestly, without FACEIT and certain games that still need Windows support (like some Epic Store titles), I’d likely switch to Linux. I’m hoping this becomes feasible before Windows 10 loses its backing.
This isn't "propaganda", it's just true about desktop Linux. It's untrue for Linux servers or containers, but it's just a true statement about desktop Linux. I like my Ubuntu desktop, but it takes more effort to maintain than my Mac or Windows desktops. It's a trade off for me between that work and the features Ubuntu offers. But for some users, price is unquestionably one of those features.
It's been a while since I relied on Ubuntu, but now I'm using a version inspired by it. I play games on Windows and every time I set up a new machine, I feel frustrated by the lengthy setup or updates. Linux makes everything install at once—software I choose all at once, downloads and sets up in one go. My machines run smoothly, while Windows keeps looping through reboots and updates endlessly. In my view, Linux is far easier to manage and maintain than any Windows system in the house.