What happens when you’re moving a bunch of files and Windows Update decides it’s waaaaay more important than what you’re doing at the moment? This guy kissed off Windows 10 and went straight to Linux.
I realize there are workarounds to all of these issues, and that most of Microsoft’s very intrusive privacy defaults can be disabled. But something just put me over the edge recently, and I craved an operating system that was lightweight, distraction-free, devoid of bloat and stayed out of my way.
If I were to wager a guess he’s running on a basic version of Windows 10, or if he’s running Windows 10 Professional he doesn’t have it configured accordingly. Despite that though he does have a valid point; Linux distros for the most part are pretty easy to setup compared to Windows. Many programs that we use under Windows can be used under Linux as well, and finding them can be pretty easy if you stick with simplistic debian flavored varieties if you’re not the type to tinker. There are even nice alternatives to Windows and Mac only programs such as Krita and Shotcut instead of Adobe’s Photoshop and Premiere.
Oh, and unlike Windows 10 you can update your OS at your leisure, in fact under Linux it’s best to not run updates instantly. Of course under Windows it’s a good idea to not run updates instantly, but… you know. :trollface: Both OS’s will of course have their pluses and minuses, but at this point Linux only seems to get better while Microsoft keeps finding newer and better ways to piss off their captive audience as a whole.
That said, I now have Mint 18.3 installed, for whenever I have that not so fresh Windows 10 feeling. :v: