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for people who used linux on desktop then left it. what problems made you leave? (programming.dev)
submitted 2 days ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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[–] 41 points 2 days ago (8 children)

The only way I would use windows is if I was paid. Linux can be a hassle but after using windows recently goddamn that shit sucks I fucking hate it, bloat, ads everywhere, laggy AF, not customisable at all, file manager that doesn't work.. a little hassle is a small price to pay

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  • [–] 4 points 2 days ago (1 child)

    Same. The time it takes to do basic shit. I used a Win 11 machine in an office with regularly reset login credentials. Meaning every Monday I had to stare at the low spec machine chugging along while windows 11 demanded up to 5 minutes to "get my user ready for me". Heck, loggin into my user overall. Up to 20 seconds to check my password and load the desktop. Come on.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 days ago

    I used a Windows PC recently and had forgotten that when you download a large file, the download gets stuck at 100% for a moment (or minutes on a weak machine!) because it has to hash the new file, check the hash with Defender, and send the hash to Microsoft.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 days ago (3 children)

    That's all because you used a manufacturer's version. When I'd get a new laptop for a user at work, I'd fire it up so Windows activated, then wipe it and install from a plain ISO.

    Here's where lemmy never fails to downvote like hell: I don't have the problems you're talking about, never have. It's like people think I'm lying.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 days ago (1 child)

    All your problems with Linux are because you used the wrong distro.

    I know there's no /s but I hope you have a better idea on why you might get downvoted.

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