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Switched my Parents to Linux
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this post was submitted on 13 Dec 2023
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Oh yeah. https://tadeubento.com/2023/linux-desktop-a-collective-delusion/
Make me use windows and I will write a similar blog post about me hating every second of it. But I don't have to, so I won't.
The part about dragging and dropping files like its the 90s, instead of just pushing to your git repo was funny.
Cmon, this isn't a compatible and good enough alternative:
It is something that will just give you issues down the line when people expect documents to look consistent.
Different people have different workflows. Documents is something I create using LaTeX and Emacs Org Mode. I have almost no use for things like word processors. I spend most of my day in a text editor and using windows would slow Emacs down. I don't expect everyone to work like I do, so you should not assume that everyone uses word processors for their work. Libreoffice Writer is totally sufficient for the rare occurences in which I want to use one. I am the only Linux user at my workplace, all the others use Windows or MacOS and so far I have never used anything except Linux in my professional life. If you need specific features from word, excel or need to install Photoshop or games, I understand your need for a different operating system. My needs are different, I need a system which I can adapt to my wishes.
I made an account to post this link: https://piped.video/watch?v=urcL86UpqZc
This is a fantastic video, a coworker was reminded of me immediately , when he watched it. 😂
Also: welcome and have fun participating with your new account. 🙂
Respect for the dedication! And welcome on Lemmy!
With that I agree.