I suppose it is automatic on Windows so it has the illusion of being easy. I can honestly say, I have not had to install anything after I hit the update button. I am also old and don’t use a computer every day.
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Grippler@feddit.dk 8 months agoThen you have to install other software I have no knowledge of to make a bootable drive
Eh, this is the same for windows as well, you always need some sort of installation medium to boot and install from regardless of OS.
ItsComplicated@sh.itjust.works 8 months ago
Grippler@feddit.dk 8 months ago
I suppose it is automatic on Window
Non it’s not…you still have to create the bootable USB in the exact same way as with Linux, you still need to boot with it the exact same way and follow the installation instructions. The process is identical with the same level of “complexity”.
ItsComplicated@sh.itjust.works 8 months ago
My apologies. My laptop had Windows already installed therefore I haven’t had to do anything other than turn it on and follow the onscreen instructions.
IronKrill@lemmy.ca 8 months ago
It’s similar, but not the same. Most Linux distros require you to download a third-party program that they’ve never heard of. Windows gives you an all-in-one program from their official website, thus it’s easy to trust. Arguably Linux’s solution is better because you can use that program for multiple purposes. That and I think the trust factor is overblown as the distro will recommend the software and it’s not hard to find people vouching for it, so if you trust the distro you may as well trust the program.
scytale@lemm.ee 8 months ago
The difference is OP probably got their device with Windows already installed and they only needed to go through the setup steps. Setting up the installation media really is the biggest barrier of entry to linux right now. A lot of distros are so easy to set up with a step-by-step gui installer, but a lot of non technical users don’t have the knowledge, skill, or motivation to download an iso and create a bootable drive.
Grippler@feddit.dk 8 months ago
I mean, obviously…but that’s not really something that’s going to change. And today it is a seriously low barrier to pass, I’m not sure how it could go any lower, aside from.maybe buying a pre-made USB stick for installation. It already requires literally no skill other than basic reading comprehension. There is a plethora of step-by-step guides online, the only thing really keeping people from switching is their own inertia.
Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 8 months ago
Have you met people?
PythagreousTitties@lemm.ee 8 months ago
Batman: He must have friends.
“Have you met this guy?”