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[-] A7thStone@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

Counterpoint. I used to get constant tech support calls from both of my parents until i switched them both to Linux. Now if i get a call from either of them more than twice a year it's an oddity, and that is usually to install new hardware like a printer which they couldn't install on windows either.

[-] MaxHardwood@lemmy.ca -3 points 1 year ago

How often are their systems updated? How often are you remoting in and solving a problem before it arises?

[-] A7thStone@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Their systems update regularly, they both use opensuse. I've never remoted in. I could probably figure out how to if i needed to, but that isn't even in my current skill set. No matter what people think Linux is stable and trouble free if you leave it alone, and just use your computer, unless you have nvidia. Fuck nvidia.

[-] transientpunk@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

I feel like every time I've had to fix someone's Linux install, it was caused by someone trying to add software that they don't need, but are used to using in Windows.

Most recently a friend needed to update Linux Mint, and a TeamViewer ppa was preventing the upgrade from completing. Not a difficult fix, but something that comes up often in my experience.

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[-] AssPennies@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

unless you have nvidia. Fuck nvidia.

flips off in Torvalds

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