Microsoft is ruining Windows. It just keeps getting worse. Whether it be their insistence on AI and cloud garbage, or just a general sense of incompetence, I can’t help but feel like the operating system has seen better days.

Normally I wouldn’t care too much, big tech ruins another thing, whatever.

But the problem is Microsoft has such a dominant market share that you can’t really escape them.

I guess unless you use a Mac or something I don’t know.

  • @Retro_unlimited
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    81 month ago

    I agree. I switched to Linux full time a few months ago and there are several things just easier than windows.

    Installing the OS was super simple, I didn’t have to turn off 10 settings that it wanted to sell my info, no keys to type in, no registration or spying, no candy crush and 20 other unwanted programs. I have to customize windows so much to my liking and then an update takes it away.

    I just wish Elgato products had Linux support. I have emailed them a few times to suggest it. Maybe when 10% Linux share or 15%… I’m waiting.

    During the past few months I now have myself, my wife, my uncle, and my dad on Linux!!!

    • @IAmNotACat
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      41 month ago

      I’ve also switched a lot of people over recently! And I do wonder what will happen when a critical mass of tech-literate people switch over to Linux. A lot of people only get by with Windows because their tech-literate friends help them with it.

    • @Lootboblin
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      21 month ago

      best part is that you can turn old laptops still useful after installing ubuntu etc

      • @Retro_unlimited
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        1 month ago

        A few stream decks, cam link pro, 4k60 pro and maybe a few other items. I know the stream deck has 3rd party programs but they require typing in commands and stuff to setup.

        • @[email protected]
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          11 month ago

          If you try doing it on your Steam deck you might find that it’s replicable on your Linux machine.