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[-] JCreazy@midwest.social 42 points 2 years ago

It's going to be one of those things where someone is either going to switch to Linux or they're not. Most people will take convenience over privacy.

[-] PopOfAfrica@lemmy.world 30 points 2 years ago

Honestly, Windows isn't even that much more convenient. It's just what people are used to.

Now that I'm used to Linux Windows makes me pull my hair out.

[-] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago
[-] Holzkohlen@feddit.de 4 points 2 years ago

Even just creating a functioning bootable usb stick with windows is a pain. Why are those stupid windows iso so damn picky?

[-] yamapikariya@lemmyfi.com 16 points 2 years ago

Funny. For me switching to Linux was actually a convenience and aesthetics over privacy ngl.

[-] Speiser0@feddit.de 3 points 2 years ago

Since when does microsoft windows have good privacy?

[-] Zuberi@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 2 years ago
[-] Speiser0@feddit.de 3 points 2 years ago

Oh, you're right. I'm seeing now they were referring to the short term inconvenience of installing an OS, and not comparing windows and linux distros.

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