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Those who tried Linux and went back to Windows, what caused you to go back to Windows? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 1 year ago by agelord to c/[email protected]

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Additionally, what changes are necessary for you to be able to use Linux full time?

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I tried installing Zorin amd Pop_OS on my laptop, but the mousepad gestures, bluetooth, speakers, and a bunch of other small things didn't work.

I just don't have the time to tinker with it. I have an hour or two of free time a day and it's hard to convince myself to spend it trying to get linux to work whenever I have windows that just works.

Plus, i found that people just weren't helpful. Unlike some people, i didn't come out of the womb knowing how linux works. I did research and fixed what i could, but some things i could't fix. People were rude, condesending, and just not helpful whenever i would ask a question

Just not worth it for me at this moment

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think the biggest thing here is how insular the linux community can be. I do think that Lemmy's linux communities are much better about being supportive and welcoming however. Less of a dick measuring contest and more a group of people who are passionate and want to engage with the topic.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I definitely felt that. It's demotivating to feel like you're being looked down upon for trying to learn an OS that they themselves promote so much