Consider not using a pc at all, at that point. Stick with your Nokia 6020 for calling and messaging people and live your life... instead of loosing your mind
instead of emotional responses, I would council a rational approach like any tech purchase. Assuming this is a desktop and not a server, I'd ask: 1. Do all the apps you use run on Windows, especially the important ones. Have a plan for those that don't. You might find the cost of moving is higher than you thought. 2. What will you invest in getting used to a new platform. The GUi/UX gap is much narrower than ever before but there will be some getting used to differences. That means a period of less productivity and efficiency. 3. What will you gain? There are more apps and peripherals designed with Windows in mind. You will be able to use Office 365 desktop apps. That's likely a driver. Games too that only run on Windows. Windows also has better support for desktop/laptop platforms. That effects the risk-reward ratio. 4. Are you a developer? You will have special considerations. Windows has gotten better at cross platform tools but if you are packaging code into containers for Linux servers, it's not as straightforward as simply working in Linux. You may have to adjust... show more
instead of emotional responses, I would council a rational approach like any tech purchase. Assuming this is a desktop and not a server, I'd ask: 1. Do all the apps you use run on Windows, especially the important ones. Have a plan for those that don't. You might find the cost of moving is higher than you thought. 2. What will you invest in getting used to a new platform. The GUi/UX gap is much narrower than ever before but there will be some getting used to differences. That means a period of less productivity and efficiency. 3. What will you gain? There are more apps and peripherals designed with Windows in mind. You will be able to use Office 365 desktop apps. That's likely a driver. Games too that only run on Windows. Windows also has better support for desktop/laptop platforms. That effects the risk-reward ratio. 4. Are you a developer? You will have special considerations. Windows has gotten better at cross platform tools but if you are packaging code into containers for Linux servers, it's not as straightforward as simply working in Linux. You may have to adjust your local developer toolchain a bit/a lot to get things working. Ultimately, you need to look at your ROI and Risk-Reward Ratio to see if it makes sense.
my advice would be, if you really need to switch back for some reason, at least consider a dual boot with Linux and so you have some freedom and half the spying
everyone should choose the OS that fits their needs best. If that is Windows, then they should use Windows. Open Source is about choice and freedom. Including the freedom to say No to Linux.
I've used linux for 25 years now and there are pieces of hardware I own that need firmware updates that can't be done on Linux, only #MacOS or #Windows tools exist from their manufacturers.
It's easy to say use #linux only, but in the real world some things require either Win or MacOS for drivers, in my case firmware updaters that enable or enhance expensive hardware to work or with current features. Even attempting a firmware update in WINE would brick them.
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in reply to It's FOSS • • •1. Do all the apps you use run on Windows, especially the important ones. Have a plan for those that don't. You might find the cost of moving is higher than you thought.
2. What will you invest in getting used to a new platform. The GUi/UX gap is much narrower than ever before but there will be some getting used to differences. That means a period of less productivity and efficiency.
3. What will you gain? There are more apps and peripherals designed with Windows in mind. You will be able to use Office 365 desktop apps. That's likely a driver. Games too that only run on Windows.
Windows also has better support for desktop/laptop platforms. That effects the risk-reward ratio.
4. Are you a developer? You will have special considerations. Windows has gotten better at cross platform tools but if you are packaging code into containers for Linux servers, it's not as straightforward as simply working in Linux. You may have to adjust... show more
1. Do all the apps you use run on Windows, especially the important ones. Have a plan for those that don't. You might find the cost of moving is higher than you thought.
2. What will you invest in getting used to a new platform. The GUi/UX gap is much narrower than ever before but there will be some getting used to differences. That means a period of less productivity and efficiency.
3. What will you gain? There are more apps and peripherals designed with Windows in mind. You will be able to use Office 365 desktop apps. That's likely a driver. Games too that only run on Windows.
Windows also has better support for desktop/laptop platforms. That effects the risk-reward ratio.
4. Are you a developer? You will have special considerations. Windows has gotten better at cross platform tools but if you are packaging code into containers for Linux servers, it's not as straightforward as simply working in Linux. You may have to adjust your local developer toolchain a bit/a lot to get things working.
Ultimately, you need to look at your ROI and Risk-Reward Ratio to see if it makes sense.
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I've used linux for 25 years now and there are pieces of hardware I own that need firmware updates that can't be done on Linux, only #MacOS or #Windows tools exist from their manufacturers.
It's easy to say use #linux only, but in the real world some things require either Win or MacOS for drivers, in my case firmware updaters that enable or enhance expensive hardware to work or with current features. Even attempting a firmware update in WINE would brick them.