Now I want to hear from any of those Die-Hard Linux fans (if there are any who happen to read this)
Why would you ever choose Linux over Windows? The only reason I can fathom is because you don't want to/ can't pay 200$ for an operating system. But then again, that 200$ is a great investment in the world of operating systems.
There are just so many limitations to using Linux, so many things that Linux can't do that Windows does. Choosing it over Windows just seems weird to me. I'm using Ubuntu currently and it's got problems. In theory it's nice but it just doesn't have that rock-solid stability that Windows has always had. To add to that, it is very limited. Most programs are built for windows and OSX, and have no alternative in the Linux world. Admittedly you can run SOME win programs under Wine, but again it just is not the same as the rock solidity of Windows. The software center included with various versions of linux is alright, but only has a few truly useful programs. Ubuntu is not very stable at all. The sidebar lags and stutters, as does the dash home button. Freezes/Crashes regularly. Slows down after time. Windows does not do these things.
So basically again, why would you ever choose any version of Linux over Windows if you had the option to get Windows?? That is the question.
I believe that Ubuntu could be a really awesome OS. If it were invested in more, and not totally reliant on donations or however they work. But in it's current state, it is nowhere near as good as windows in any category besides being free.
Here are a few reasons. There are many more that are even worse.
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/213979-microsoft-thinks-youll-love-windows-10-so-much-it-downloads-it-for-you-without-asking
http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2015/11/10/microsoft-admits-windows-10-automatic-installs/#26abdac505bf
http://siliconangle.com/blog/2016/05/18/microsoft-makes-one-last-extremely-deceptive-windows-10-upgrade-push/
http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/08/even-when-told-not-to-windows-10-just-cant-stop-talking-to-microsoft/
http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/08/microsoft-accused-of-adding-spy-features-to-windows-7-8/
http://thehackernews.com/2015/08/windows-spying-on-you.html
I'm a Windows user starting from 3.1 but I'm done with Windows once Windows 7 is no longer supported. After a period of sanity, Microsoft has gone crazy again with Windows 10. The rapey and disrespectful way they've been pushing 10 on its customers is disgusting. The mobile-izing of its design and function is a bad idea. But the biggest thing is Microsoft's complete disregard for its customers' privacy.
Cryptocurrency stuff has pushed me to get over the initial humps with using Linux and I'm glad it did. I suggest trying more than just Ubuntu. Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu and its UI is more similar to Windows. I've also been recommended Suse but I have not given it a try yet.
You forgot to thank me for answering. I took some time for it, so up-voting would be polite.
OP, your post inspired me to write this post :-)
I've used Linux as my main OS at home for years. It just does what I need. The trend is for Windows to stop you doing certain things and I like my freedom. Most of my PC use these days is in a browser and Chrome runs as well on Linux as anything. Most hardware I plug in just works.
I've not had a need for Windows, but my son wanted it for some school work and games, so I bought Win10. Installing it took a while due to issues with boot drives. I have to say I'm not too impressed by it. I use Win7 at work. I don't think either has much advantage over Linux unless you need specific apps that won't work on Linux. Linux supports a fair few games via Steam these days.
The good thing is that we have a choice. I'm sure Microsoft would prefer that we didn't.
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