Any of thousands of people can say this but i don’t see it in the comments below so: I’ve been using a Linux Mint / Windows dual boot system for over 10 years and love it. I think a lot of people see Linux as highly technical, but versions like Mint and Ubuntu are more carefree than Windows nowadays.
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MossBear@lemmy.world 1 year ago
For people who roll their eyes when someone mentions Linux and all of the free and open source projects adjacent to it (including Firefox!), this is exactly why many people value those things. We actually can have freedom in computing and it’s worth pushing for. We don’t have to roll over simply accept what Google, Microsoft and Apple want.
imapuppetlookaway@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Mr_Patta@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Sure but Google also uses tons of open source - android is built on the linux kernel, and even chrome is or is based on open source:
MossBear@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I’m aware, but ultimately they’re still an ad company that uses technology to sell more ads. Any minor aspects of altruism (if it can be called that) can’t wash that away.
WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world 1 year ago
But there are a few specific hardware configurations and specialized jobs that Linux doesn’t work for, therefore nobody should use it!
systemglitch@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Why not be happy both OS options exist? Both have a place and a use and in various ways an ease of use
WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world 1 year ago
That’s the point. We want options for OSs to exist, instead of one company monopolizing the entire market.
ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca 1 year ago
Linux with 100% market share can’t monopolize the entire market because it’s open source and would just be forked
Valmond@lemmy.mindoki.com 1 year ago
Woosh…
ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca 1 year ago
What use is there for the others?