Why can't Linux people just use Windows?
Why can't Linux people just use Windows?
The issue lies in the misconception that Linux will mirror Windows. It's fundamentally different, which can surprise many. If you're new to Windows, Linux is quite straightforward to learn. However, for those accustomed to Windows, the shift can be challenging. I appreciate experimenting and exploring, so Linux appeals to me. Eventually, it may become dominant, but as Aragorn wisely said, that moment hasn't come yet. For now, sticking with Windows is acceptable as long as you keep in mind that the product behind Microsoft's offering is ultimately about you.
My laptop kept crashing due to numerous dropped packets over Ethernet. It refused to load most websites except Google and a few others, which pointed to an OS issue. Another operating system didn’t have the same problem. Once we got proper GPU drivers, SAI compatibility for Paint, and better battery performance that Linux promised, Windows seemed unsustainable to me. Using all my programs through APT was convenient, reinforcing Linux’s security advantages.
This feature is exclusive to Firefox. Chrome works just like the standard version.
Linux security hinges largely on user setup and the protections in place to stop attacks like brute-forcing SSH access. I often carry a bootable USB for easy access. The system also lets me use several partitions on a single USB drive, which is very important to me. Additionally, Linux offers a broad selection of desktop environments, with Elementary OS being my top choice. In my view, most Windows users stick with it due to lack of alternatives—programs like Visual Studio and PowerPoint don’t run well there, so I wouldn’t recommend OpenOffice or LibreOffice. On the other hand, Linux users generally find it more enjoyable. There’s always a place for Windows, but the enthusiasm around Linux seems exaggerated. I appreciate how quickly I can install software with apt-get, and I frequently test performance using tools like speedtest and wget. For disk speed, I set up tmpfs or use /run/shm and monitor transfers with pipeviewer. Recently I discovered another useful feature: Linux binaries can be opened directly in the file manager like executables on Windows.
I dislike Chrome because I can't remove all browsing history when I close the browser.