I just don't get it. Why do people have such a hard time switching computer OSes? Linux is free, solid, no ads, private, safe and easy to use.

I like playing games. gaming on Linux is suck.

Then dual boot!

Game without an Internet connection and surf the web using LINUX!

The best solution.

It's on accounta my technophobia.

You would really accept running Windows with viruses, popup ads, auto installs out of your control, no privacy at all, buggy.

Just because you hate change?

I can understand that, but paying for shit like Windows and Apple is just insane.

Because we already use a ton of professional programs that we've invested in, or are only available in Windows versions. We are a dealership for several manufacturer's products that require desktop software to access their portals. Windows only, sorry.

People need to stop assuming the only thing people use computers for is Facebook. People who get ACTUAL WORK done have serious reasons for sticking with Windows.

That said, we've made a rule here in our office: Windows 7 is our last version. We're switching to Mac OS after our Windows 7 machines become obsolete. That's because many of the programs we need are available in Mac versions.

So, in truth, you are part of the problem.

95% of computer users only do one thing, surf the web.

To use any other tools but LINUX, Firefox and Thunderbird email is simply crazy and DANGEROUS!

I can tell there are a lot of linux gurus around here. Maybe we could make a dedicated thread to answer questions and help people transition?

If it was all as simple as clicking with a mouse, I'm sure more people would feel comfortable. Since it can be a bit more involved, people give up because they have to spend so much time searching out answers.

Here is what I need to make the switch:

- A good quality multi-track recording software
- An easy movie maker/video editor

I have an image of Ubuntu on a USB drive, but after a failed go at Linux Mint Cinnamon (I don't think it's popular enough to get good tech answers on their forums) I'm a little hesitant.

Fine, LINUX takes some effort to learn.

SO DID WINDOWS OR APPLE!

Why not take the effort and learn something new?

Same goes with Windos. 1) it comes with the computer

2) download it for free easily.

what about steamos since its linux based?

That's what I do.

command line

Wine can run a lot of windoze programs in Linux.


Why don't they switch? Too dumb.

it's time consuming, just to install a program on linux takes more time and effort.

actually what Wine does is emulate. btw, with serious issues

I used Ubuntu with a netbook I used to have but after a few weeks it got to where it wouldn't boot up anymore, so I uninstalled it.

ANYTHING is better than Windows or Apple!

LEARN! I know it takes some effort! So does Windows. Make the extra effort to learn something new.

That is a lie.

Right and it depends on the machinee/drivers, but works fairly well with many programs, if it doesn't boot to wondoze.

I just use LINUX to access the web. Secure, safe, private and fast.

If I need to use Windows, which is rarely, I open a copy that is NOT connected to the Internet at all to run Windows apps.

Duh...

yes, that's right, works fine to me, but sometimes it shows some crazy bugs.. for example, I do use wine with Evernote, once evernote only have windows and mac versions.

It's a combination of awareness, herd mentality, convenience, and many people's resistance to learn how to do anything by themselves. Microsoft, Apple, and Google are so huge that they are the overwhelming majority of all tech sold. Together, they are effectively a monopoly. If you walk into a store to buy something you literally won't see anything else. Out of sight, out of mind.

I held on to XP for over a decade until my last laptop's processor and memory limits (which still works) were just too slow to keep up with the screaming increase in processing and memory demands of newer and newer things. my current laptop is Windows 7, but there is no way in hell I'm going to let Microsoft 10 run my computer from the cloud. Ain't gonna to happen. I will be looking into Linux or some other non Micrappoogle product when the time comes.

how is that a lie?

How are they a monopoly? you can design your own OS and bring it to market.

Most people are lazy and stupid. Period.

You can try out many versions of linux as a live OS, written to USB or micro sd