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No, MS business methods are unlikely to force a switch to Linux.

No, MS business methods are unlikely to force a switch to Linux.

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joshgar0006
Member
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12-01-2023, 09:10 AM
#1
MS has been the main reason for Linux adoption lately. I've been seriously considering removing my Windows partition (I'm dual booting). I'm tired of the unnecessary software and tracking data they collect, which feels dishonest. The only barrier preventing a full switch is gaming, but that's no longer a solid reason. What about you?
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joshgar0006
12-01-2023, 09:10 AM #1

MS has been the main reason for Linux adoption lately. I've been seriously considering removing my Windows partition (I'm dual booting). I'm tired of the unnecessary software and tracking data they collect, which feels dishonest. The only barrier preventing a full switch is gaming, but that's no longer a solid reason. What about you?

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JuliBr0
Senior Member
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12-17-2023, 02:05 PM
#2
Very few people are interested, particularly those whose work depends on windows.
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JuliBr0
12-17-2023, 02:05 PM #2

Very few people are interested, particularly those whose work depends on windows.

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lolaema642002
Junior Member
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12-21-2023, 01:39 AM
#3
Just be like: arrrr, and fudge it. There are moar and moar thingies poping up on how to break the spyware part of windows 10.
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lolaema642002
12-21-2023, 01:39 AM #3

Just be like: arrrr, and fudge it. There are moar and moar thingies poping up on how to break the spyware part of windows 10.

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cor_bear
Member
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12-22-2023, 06:58 AM
#4
Mint could work, but I usually stick with Puppy Linux on older devices that struggle with Windows 7 or 10. Overall, I haven’t noticed my primary desktop or laptop staying in Windows.
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cor_bear
12-22-2023, 06:58 AM #4

Mint could work, but I usually stick with Puppy Linux on older devices that struggle with Windows 7 or 10. Overall, I haven’t noticed my primary desktop or laptop staying in Windows.

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Electron81
Junior Member
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12-23-2023, 03:11 PM
#5
I really don't care about the telemetry - if you keep it on basic they keep data on apps that crash, hardware, games run, etc. Big fucking deal. Bloatware is subjective - I use the apps on my tablet but not on my desktop. Linux is never going to go mainstream - too much missing for too many people.
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Electron81
12-23-2023, 03:11 PM #5

I really don't care about the telemetry - if you keep it on basic they keep data on apps that crash, hardware, games run, etc. Big fucking deal. Bloatware is subjective - I use the apps on my tablet but not on my desktop. Linux is never going to go mainstream - too much missing for too many people.

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MrBukkit
Member
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12-23-2023, 08:53 PM
#6
I'm not seeking input from others, just you and the group here.
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MrBukkit
12-23-2023, 08:53 PM #6

I'm not seeking input from others, just you and the group here.

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tinodz
Member
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12-24-2023, 02:33 AM
#7
It's true, I need many windows applications, and while Linux works, it comes with its own challenges. For most users, sticking to Linux as the main operating system might not be the best choice.
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tinodz
12-24-2023, 02:33 AM #7

It's true, I need many windows applications, and while Linux works, it comes with its own challenges. For most users, sticking to Linux as the main operating system might not be the best choice.

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NoNameEzPz
Junior Member
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12-26-2023, 04:31 PM
#8
I have moved to Linux as my primary operating system. For Windows-only programs, I still run them on Windows 8.1.
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NoNameEzPz
12-26-2023, 04:31 PM #8

I have moved to Linux as my primary operating system. For Windows-only programs, I still run them on Windows 8.1.

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XMasacremcX
Junior Member
8
12-26-2023, 06:54 PM
#9
Excessive work, lack of real help, just ignore it.
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XMasacremcX
12-26-2023, 06:54 PM #9

Excessive work, lack of real help, just ignore it.

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NotStrafes
Junior Member
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12-27-2023, 09:11 PM
#10
I'm not sure what you're asking. Converting your office to Linux last year seems like a big change, but it's been very reliable. You've had less work to do and taken on new tasks. The equipment ranges from brand-new to about four years old, with over 50 workstations and a large server rack.
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NotStrafes
12-27-2023, 09:11 PM #10

I'm not sure what you're asking. Converting your office to Linux last year seems like a big change, but it's been very reliable. You've had less work to do and taken on new tasks. The equipment ranges from brand-new to about four years old, with over 50 workstations and a large server rack.

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