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>linux is the superior OS
>except for all the times I have to use Windows for a program to run
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>>109638463
Video game trannies lost
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Hello, anon. When I made the switch to Linux Mint, I didn't look back. Things are pretty good over here. I'm not sure if I'd throw the "superior" label on it but for me, it just works. I like it. What are your thoughts on Linux and the various distributions?
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>>109638463
Plenty of alternatives or you can just run it in wine. Sounds like a low IQ issue to me.
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There isn't a single thing i have to boot windows for.
So i deleted Windows, because it's just a useless waste of disk space.
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>>109638495
Not OP, but I'll give my opinion. I've used Linux for a few years, and I'll say it's… Okay. It's not as great as platforms like YouTube make it out to be. The funniest thing is corporations literally make bank off of Linux behind the scenes, so it isn't some magical middle finger to big corporations. The fragmentation can be an issue for some, especially if you don't have the discipline to stay focused or know when to stop customizing and start doing your work. Once you get accustomed to Linux, you can start using some of the more 'big boy' distributions like Gentoo. I wouldn't call them viable for daily use, but if that is your type of thing, you'll fit right on in.

It sort of just depends on what you value from Linux. As a Linux user myself, I only occasionally use Linux. I started using Windows again. Possibly somewhere in your Linux journey you may or may not encounter limitations with the operating system. Linux is good, but just like you, I never labeled it superior.

I can't give you an objective view on Linux. If you want to discover more, all I can tell you is to try out some different Linux distributions sometimes. You can use a virtual machine for testing if you want to stay on Linux Mint. If you ever get interested in Unix, you can also try out some BSD-family operating systems. Enjoy what you have on Linux, cherish it, and don't be afraid to try some other things Linux has to offer. Linux has all sorts of cool open-source applications and culture. Linux isn't just one big operating system. The Linux kernel is *one* thing, but *Linux* in general are many things; you have to find what works for you. I'll give you my personal operating system recommendation if you ever want to test it: Zorin OS. I used it once before but didn't really like it since I wasn't looking for Linux to be familiar like Windows or Mac, but if that is what you're looking for, you can test it.
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>>109638774
I was not expecting a response let alone one like this. It's good. I have nothing to really say to this other than I do indeed keep an open mind when it comes to this. That's part of the fun.
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>>109638463
I use Windows. every single program I use runs on Linux too. I am switching once my system dies or programs stop supporting it.
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good bait

OP is a winbaby himself and thinks we need windows so he's trying to "prove" that Linuxchads still depend on Windows
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>>109638463
You either make it work or use an alternative. You don't need windows for anything, it just may cost you some more time initially to set everything up. Going back to Windows at the first hurdle is like going back to an abusive ex because they still gave you comfort in some way. Let go and join the free world, permanently.
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>>109638904
It's crazy to see Linuxtroons say shit doesn't work on Windows when Linux would be happy to have half the shit Windows has
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>>109638463
nigga I have not used windoze in over a decade
you like to act to smart and shit, but the fact is that you are simply a retard
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>>109638463
>>except for all the times I have to use Windows for a program to run
:^)

I'm vibe reverse engineering the Windows app's Linux replacement.

That's right, I'm forcing Windows to train its replacement, like the indians of Microsoft, Google, etc etc did to real Americans.
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>>109638463
>ferrari is a superior car
>except for all the times I have to use a lawnmower for a chore
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>>109638463
This never happens. What software do I need windows for?
>Inb4 photoshop
Im not one of the 0.01% of computer users that actually needs photoshop
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>>109639054
visual studio
>Im not one of the 0.01% of computer users that actually needs photoshop
we know you're not productive, that's why you're on linux
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>>109638881
Your newest indoctrination campaign is all about a multi-million dollar company investing into developing software that makes Windows programs run on Linux. Something you were unable to do and are giddy about finally being able to do it, of course not thanks to the Linux community that only sat on it's ass instead of writing code.
Also, you do depend on Windows. Without Windows, you'd have nothing to do all day. With Windows, you get to continuously brag about how much better Linux is compared to Windows. You need Windows to stay or else your existence would lose all meaning.
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>>109638495
I think it's perfectly fine for single-use applications like a nas/server. It has a long way to go to become a fully fledged OS, but I'm looking forward to the higher adoption and interest people are taking in it. More people usually mean louder voices to fix the issues that are otherwise tolerated by autists' smug superiority complexes.
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>>109639054
Photoshop CS5 quite literally just works, used it back when I was on windows too. Don't need new shit when it has everything I want in an image editing software.
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>>109639512
What about CS6
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>>109638774
Too long didn't read. Microshills can't meme.
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>>109638774
Probably the best take on the situation with Linux. I like Linux because I'm a forever tinkerer. However my favorite dostros all happen to be corpo distros on LTS release cycles. And of course steamOS.
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>>109638463
The ONLY thing I've had to use Windows for in the past year since making the switch is mouse configuration software when I bought a new mouse and had to set the settings one time; and a VM worked just fine.
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>>109639518
No clue since I don't have it. Throw it in wine and find out.
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freetards are braindead niggers
period
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>>109639234
I have programmed professionally on windows (in c++) and even then we all used vscode (with clang compilation database). It just works better and it's cross platform.
I use the same setup at my current programming job where I use linux.



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