Maybe if there were a hundred different Windows 10s, and all of them were really good, we would be recommending Windows 10 distros to each other
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Have you guys hurd about the new release for 64bits... ๐
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I remember seeing this meme a few years ago before I started using linux, and I showed this to a buddy and we were like "yeah lmao who the fuck goes around recommending OSs to people?".
Today I think "who the fuck goes around recommending Windows to people?"
Twelve years ago, when XP released, there was legitimately a decision to be made what with nine distinct versions of the OS available. That still hasn't stopped even in the modern day. So I could see people discussing exactly which version of Win10/11 they needed and then recommending others based on their experience.
But it's sort of like the BMW that comes with a subscription to heated seats and ABS. Like, why would you subject yourselves to this kind of abuse in an OS?
They are using the wrong kind of Linux! My kind of Linux is superior, because itโs broken in a different way and more difficult than yours.
I try not to recommend Linux to everyone all the time, Iโm trying very loudly.
Even if we assumed Windows was worth using, I'm not sure I would need to explicitly recommend "use the thing that's everywhere already". If we're talking about Linux distros, we've already moved on from the standard and into the realm of other options, but the norm generally needs no advertising.
i always have to look for this answer when this meme is posted.
people recommend all sorts of niche things out of thr regular stuff everyone does.
How likely are you to recommend using computer?
Hello fellow kids, I highly recommend using computer.
I don't. It does bad things for you. A lot of my frustration these days is about things I see using computer.
A friend asks you: hey, my Windows 7 laptop is getting old, the new ones are all on Windows 10, would you recommend it? Or should I consider a MacBook instead? I really like that Mac has virtual desktops, which my laptop didn't have.
This is the situation they are asking about. Are you answering:
"Actually Windows 10 has virtual desktops, so if that was the only reason for you to learn a new environment and move to Mac, then it might be simpler to choose Windows 10".
or
"Nah, they put a lot of spyware in Windows 10, pick something else".
I get what you're saying. I feel like the more you have to work to conjure up a situation where this would be asked, the less likely I'm to recommend it, but under the premise that I find myself in one of those situations...
Well, given that the impending switch from Win7 to Win10 is what made me drop Windows entirely and rather try my luck with gaming on Linux, you can guess my answer :D
That shit is funny
What timing, after seeing the news about Windows 12 yesterday, this morning I was considering starting a conversation with the researchers at work about pressuring the scientific instrument companies they buy from to support Linux. The one facility in the building that has Bruker instruments runs AlmaLinux, and they've been spared from all the pain.
What was the news about windows?
I'll talk Linux installs at a party but not windows. fellers gotta have standards.
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i like when doctor offices ask this question. It seems so stupid to me.
"How likely are you to recommend putting your hand up to the elbow in this wood chipper?"
Like, if you're in the business of building PCs? I definitely understand swapping build tips with friends and colleagues. Even strictly within the "No Linux Allowed" space, there's no shortage of online tutorials and consultants recommending this or that version of Microsoft.
But Win10 is going away and Win11 is so fucking bad...
To be fair, the only time operating systems come up in conversation is when someoneโs computer is broken and suddenly everyone becomes an IT expert. ๐
That comment was basically Microsoft's business plan ever since like windows 8 until they made it no longer true by making windows so bad "what OS should I use" did become a topic, at least with the nerdier segment of the population.
Though on the other hand, that 90%+ segment of the population still doesn't gaf other than "why are computers so hard?" style complaints.
To be fair I wouldnโt feel comfortable recommending a specific distro to someone. At least not long term. I do recommend giving Linux a try though and Mint is a good starter to see if you can imagine using Linux full time. But I really canโt recommend using Arch to everyone. Other people have entirely different needs than I do.
When I am talking about Linux, I am not discussing my choice of OS with others.
I am discussing my hobby with others.