Your Windows 10 PC will soon be ‘junk’ - users told to resist Microsoft deadline::If you’re still using Windows 10 and don’t want to upgrade to Windows 11 any time soon you might want to sign a new online petition

  • lefaucet@slrpnk.net
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    1 year ago

    I switched from Win 10 to Ubuntu this year. The Ubuntu installer was easy as hell. I’d argue easier than windows.

    It got tricky when I needed the non-latest CUDA drivers for pytorch fun, but most folks won’t be doing development.

    Also, most folks don’t install windows. They’ll give it to their nerd nephew or their local Compu-Hut.

    My biggest gripe is Snaps can make for confusing permission bullshit when saving files or using the clipboard, but this isnt a debate about snaps… the installer is great

    • Cris@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Most people don’t install windows or ask a family member or friend to do it for them, they buy a device that has windows already on it. The number of people who put windows on a device themselves is a miniscule fraction of windows users

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        1 year ago

        You’re right. Over the years, I’ve installed various kinds of Windows for relatives, and various Linux distros for myself and my wife. I’ve found, particularly in recent years, Linux is easier to install and more straightforward. Yeah, I’m an experienced user, so it’s fairly easy for me and not intimidating, but I can’t see a Linux installation as more difficult to install compared to Windows.

        Most users, as you say, don’t install an OS themselves, which applies to both Windows, Mac and Linux.