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Sweet Rosie Red

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31. I ditched Windows 20 years ago
Fri Apr 10, 2026, 09:09 PM
Apr 10

Linux was my daily driver for almost 16 years. I loved the ease of configuration and all the freely available apps. It was speedy on old equipment and could do anything I wanted. I ran Ubuntu until Mint came out. I was forced back to Windows after I mistyped a command and bricked my puter. My hands weren’t reliable anymore! After a miseralble 2 years with Windows 10, I had the opportunity to switch to Apple and never looked back. If Linux ever masters dictation, I’d go back in a nanosecond. The major difficulty with Linux, and to a certain extent with Apple is that MS gives it away to banks, governments and nonprofits, and Windows based systems are increasingly tricked out to be non interactive and even attack Apple and Linux based systems People who don’t understand computer basics think the other OSs dont work and abandon them. Apple is increasingly controlling and invasive these days, but if you’re able to work on security, you can turn off the AI, use a VPN and monitor background processes. You have much more control over your data with Apple than with MS. I miss my Linux!

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Trump will use any connection to threaten, scam, destroy, terrorize. Irish_Dem Apr 10 #1
Other countries, please follow!! RockCreek Apr 10 #2
Linux graycampervan Apr 10 #28
Will Iinux run on older machines? mwmisses4289 Monday #51
K&R 2naSalit Apr 10 #3
Better security too n/t Cheezoholic Apr 10 #4
Oh yeah. ck4829 Monday #50
Just not buying our products Mblaze Apr 10 #5
Art of the deal ck4829 Monday #48
"They're just not that into you....." BurnDoubt Apr 10 #6
I doubt this is going to go anywhere..... reACTIONary Apr 10 #7
As I understand from the piece, this is about government computers, niyad Apr 10 #8
By that you may mean that government employees don't have a choice.... reACTIONary Apr 10 #20
Microsoft marketing and Linux fragmentation held back Linux. BadgerKid Apr 10 #10
I use the MS Office Suite at work and the Open suits at home.... reACTIONary Apr 10 #16
So, you think just because a system is dominant, that means it's better? paleotn Apr 10 #12
As a general principle, no.... reACTIONary Apr 10 #22
Buggy old Windows? But I do get your point. paleotn Apr 10 #24
There are a lot of application in Linux that can easily be used to get rid of Windows, and not miss it. Escurumbele Apr 10 #14
Yes, Let's see what happens. reACTIONary Apr 10 #23
Few people chose Microsoft. hunter Apr 10 #21
If you were using BSD at UC.... reACTIONary Apr 10 #25
You're mistaken about the target audience in question Random Boomer Apr 10 #29
At home, I've been using LibreOffice for years.... reACTIONary Apr 10 #38
I ditched Windows 20 years ago Sweet Rosie Red Apr 10 #31
RE after I mistyped a command and bricked my puter reACTIONary Apr 10 #39
Increased use of Linux may make applications development on its platform more economically viable and lead to artemisia1 Apr 10 #35
The chicken and egg scenario is correct.... reACTIONary Apr 10 #40
Kick liberalla Apr 10 #9
Wise decision. paleotn Apr 10 #11
Indeed ck4829 Monday #49
There's quite a learning curve but they might save some money IronLionZion Apr 10 #13
Windows is like a car that never drives or sounds right, Sweet Rosie Red Apr 10 #33
Great idea Evolve Dammit Apr 10 #15
Not only is Linux free but all sorts of applications and features Wonder Why Apr 10 #17
Merci Beau Coup, France!! Cha Apr 10 #18
C'est bon! nt Exp Apr 10 #19
I have never used a LINUX system. BidenRocks Apr 10 #26
Back when we had CD/DVD drives, you could get a "live CD" linux distro and boot it up to try. I did so many times. usonian Apr 10 #36
Yeah, good luck with that Polybius Apr 10 #27
Remember dual booting? Sweet Rosie Red Apr 10 #34
I replied to another OP. usonian Apr 10 #30
The other thread's a duplicate, as I pointed out there 4 hours ago. Thanks for posting a reply here as well.and highplainsdem Apr 10 #32
One more thing. Use the safest, most private linux OS ever. TAILS usonian Apr 10 #37
They should ditch Oracle as well RainCaster Apr 11 #41
A lot of European countries are making the switch. Aussie105 Apr 11 #42
I wish I could jfz9580m Apr 11 #43
I haven't played with Linux in over a decade fujiyamasan Apr 11 #44
The transition from Office applications will not be easy. Martin68 Apr 11 #45
Kick dalton99a Apr 11 #46
K&R ck4829 Monday #47
Smart duckworth969 Monday #52
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