I tried switching to Linux twice and both times I got hit with problems I was unable to fix even with help. So, even though I hate Microsoft, I’ll stick with Windows for now.
I’ve installed OpenSUSE on a dozen pretty much computer-illiterate people’s computers. They had zero issues so far. The brand-new OpenSUSE Kalpa even updates everything automatically in the background, which saves two clicks a week.
It’s wild to me how difficult switching can be when so many devices come with Linux and people don’t even think about it.
The Steamdeck is more stable than any windows gaming PC I’ve had; Android phones are rock solid, less prone to issues than a PC; Chromebooks work forever without getting malware, and receive updates for more than a decade; but try to DIY it and you’re in the fire swamp of driver issues.
Have you tried Mint? It usually just works. Atomic distros are also looking pretty promising, they’re so stable and recoverable.
I feel you. Some devices just don’t have linux support because Microsoft one way or another owns the company that made the device… Drivers are a bitch.
It was with my normal PC. I neither have the time nor the interest or the technical understanding to start troubleshooting when something will inescapably fail and the only solution I find is in English full of stuff I don’t know.
I tried switching to Linux twice and both times I got hit with problems I was unable to fix even with help. So, even though I hate Microsoft, I’ll stick with Windows for now.
I’ve installed OpenSUSE on a dozen pretty much computer-illiterate people’s computers. They had zero issues so far. The brand-new OpenSUSE Kalpa even updates everything automatically in the background, which saves two clicks a week.
Third time’s a charm.
It’s wild to me how difficult switching can be when so many devices come with Linux and people don’t even think about it.
The Steamdeck is more stable than any windows gaming PC I’ve had; Android phones are rock solid, less prone to issues than a PC; Chromebooks work forever without getting malware, and receive updates for more than a decade; but try to DIY it and you’re in the fire swamp of driver issues.
Have you tried Mint? It usually just works. Atomic distros are also looking pretty promising, they’re so stable and recoverable.
I feel you. Some devices just don’t have linux support because Microsoft one way or another owns the company that made the device… Drivers are a bitch.
It was with my normal PC. I neither have the time nor the interest or the technical understanding to start troubleshooting when something will inescapably fail and the only solution I find is in English full of stuff I don’t know.