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Microsoft's draconian Windows 11 restrictions will send an estimated 240 million PCs to the landfill when Windows 10 hits end of life in 2025 (www.tomshardware.com)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Microsoft, doing it's part to make the world a better place.

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[–] [email protected] 161 points 8 months ago (86 children)

I'm seriously thinking of trying Linux when Windows 11 is forced. My computer has the specs to run it, but I'm just tired of Windows and Microsoft.

[–] [email protected] 92 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (72 children)

Unless you run some really niche software or are a heavy gamer, you'll likely have no problems and enjoy it. Most software that you need for daily use has a FOSS equivalent that's equal or better. Usually those are also available straight from the package manager (if not there, then most likely Flatpak).

Just stick with a well supported distro like Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, or PopOS, and it'll be super easy.

I'm actually looking forward to the perfectly good Linux boxes that are bound to be popping up at yard sales or on ebay once that happens.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (2 children)

Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, or PopOS

What about Arch? I was told:

mint is garbage. The only thing easier about mint or any of those "noob friendly" distros is the initial install

any time you want to do anything outside of its strict little ecosystem it becomes a massive headache

arch's wiki is unparalleled

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

Arch wiki is a useful resource, even for users of other distros. But seriously, do not use Arch Linux unless you're an experienced Linux user. I have no idea why so many Arch users recommend their distro to new Linux users. Even the Arch wiki tells you it's not a distro for beginners:

It is targeted at the proficient GNU/Linux user, or anyone with a do-it-yourself attitude who is willing to read the documentation, and solve their own problems.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Arch is cool until it isn't. If an update breaks your system, then you better know how to fix that by yourself, because the wiki is definitely not the holy grail that some people make it out to be and the community can be toxic as hell. Also, Mint is based on Ubuntu so I would not call that a "little" ecosystem. In the end, each distro has its pros and cons and you have to weight & figure out what fits best for you and your personal needs.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

I chose Arch for gaming because SteamOS is based on it. The only issue I had was when ricing. Steam just seemed to work after enabling proton. I'm rather new, but I havent had my system break yet and everyone talks like its inevitable. Idk what to believe but I'm having fun.

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