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Wow, you learnt that today RandomGS310 did you? The joy that must have given you that you immediately created an account and this was your first and only post? Good for you my totally authentic friend.
If we could all just break character for a sec... I've been meaning to ask you Linux lovers a question for a while. Why is it so important to you that everyone starts using Linux? It just seems like you all put so much effort into trying to convert/coerce/shame people into using Linux and I've just never understood why?
The more people that use it, the more companies and individuals see that it’s a viable alternative to Windows. It’s not that we are actively affected by others using Windows, we just know how much better it is on the other side with an OS that isn’t trying to be hostile. You already know all the talking points. We just want others to stop complaining daily about how awful computers are and instead see that they don’t have to be.
I get it. You're basically lovable hippies who found a cool thing and can't imagine why anyone would want to use something less good (in their view). Best answer to my question so far thanks :)
Because the alternatives are just bad for everyone. It's not just that I don't like the software, Microsoft is an awful company all around that deserves no one's business. Apple isn't that much better either.
"Microsoft is an awful company all around that deserves no one's business"
Wait... all of the 228,000 people at Microsoft don't deserve anyone's business? That seems harsh and a little bit of a broad brush.
No, Microsoft, the company, deserves no ones business. I don't have any particular opinion on most people that work there.
We also recommend therapy and hydration. But, y’know. In different communities.
Same reasons though.
I'm going to die of thirst if I don't use Linux? Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh 😧
I mean . . . maybe.
im fond of linux, i also understand that most people aren’t programmers and find it daunting.
i want people to be able to use it, and im really happy when it gets mainstream support, like with SteamOS.
as to why with that? because windows spies on you, is full of viruses, and participates in monopolistic practices… having a corporation control every aspect of your operating system is a bad idea for like, society and humanity….
You ever see someone whose clearly abused by their spouse/parent/whatever and you're like "you gotta get away from them"...but they're like "no it's okay I need this, and it's not that bad, most of the bruises are under my shirt".
It's sorta like that.
My OS is not abusing me. I'm fine. In fact it's been incredibly empowering for the last 40 years. I mean it WAS abuse back then, trying to install the damn thing from those 5.25" floppies. Now it's smooth as butter and I love it because I remember the journey from then to now so clearly.
No, it is abusing you. What you're describing is akin to the conditioning and grooming most abusers are good at.
You just got used to all the data collection and telemetry and restrictive licenses and not owning your own computer or your software. Your abuser has made you think it's all okay.
It's not okay. This is the consumer abuse that the whole damn industry is getting away with.
The urge to shout "HE CAN CHANGE! YOU DON'T KNOW HIM LIKE I DO!" is pretty strong right now 🤣
I doubt MS could change for the better. People still keep on enabling them no matter how hard they hit the users or admins. Part of that is because they've got you reliant on them. All of your apps, all of your files, everything is in their system.
Does this sound familiar? Sort of like how abusers will control their victims financial and social activity?
Honestly I never thought of this analogy before today and it seemed to be in bad taste because of the seriousness of abuse...but the similarities are there....
Because when people use shitty OSes they become angry bitches like yourself.
No need for that mate.
No need for your bitching either, yet here we are.
I'm being polite. Try it, it's more fun :)
I am not surprised you call that being "polite", bitch.
I'd love to see what happens if I keep being nice and you keep doubling down on the negative vibes, but it seems to me we're already straining several of this community's rules so I'm gonna leave it there. Enjoy the rest of your day.
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i really do feel sorry for you… but we all have our moments, i hope things get better for you
Ahahahah now you answering to random comments?
Guess I don't need to pay for rent anymore 😂
bro your troll cliches are so 2016.
you’re just copying people, how could you be rent free when you didn’t actually write anything?
sad
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Yet you answer to my comments even if I'm not talking to you. I already moved inside your head 🤣🤣
Linux users are like vegans. 90% percent of Linux users (or vegans) are perfectly fine with whatever you use (or eat). It's only the small 10% who are very vocal and cast a negative light on the entire community.
To the extent it would be nice if the userbase is broader and applications I want to use have to accept that they cater to Linux users.
To some extent it's nice to share what you appreciate.
Another facet is when someone complains for the 100th time about Microsoft making yet another move against their own users it feels weird that they just keep with it.