I’ve always used Windows and am super comfortable with it. I have set up a dual boot with fedora but don’t use it because I have never identified a need to use it. I see a lot of windows hate, so what does Linux have that I need? What can motivate me to migrate? What is a good Linux to have for a desktop + steam?

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    1 year ago

    We‘re on a linux community and someone says they don’t see the need to use it and people will upvote „don’t use linux“.

    I‘m exceptionally baffled. Why does one say this, why without context, what was the intension? So many questions.

    I for one think you don’t need a reason to use linux. Just get rid of people making money off your back thats reason enough.

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      If one doesn’t have any reason to use it or any problem it should solve, the motivation to learn new workflows and to investigate upcoming problems is typically low. That can only lead to frustration and finally wasted time.

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        I agree 100%. But I think the answer in that case would be „reflect on why you are interested/downloaded the OS in the first place.“

        Typical answers to that are „curious“, „got told it is better because…“, „had problems with other OS and thought about switching.“

        Like everywhere in life, people typically get an idea of things and either investigate or not. Oftentimes people then hit a roadblock and some lose interest.

        Imo, the best long time strategy is to reflect on why someone lost interest and determine if it is better to just leave it be or solve the underlying issue (no resources, no friends with similar hobbies, etc.)

        Enough rambling. Have a nice day. :)