12mo ago

And I don't plan to switch back either. Everything is just better on Linux for me

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Once I can install a program without using the terminal, Linux'll have a chance in the primetimes
- You... can? That's been a thing for ages. Windows has literally been taking queues from Linux on how to makes installing packages and apps easier.
  
  Windows has literally been taking queues from Linux on how to makes installing packages and apps easier.
  Not to argue with you, but I think it would be fun if you can provide the source for this. I am very interested in how Windows is improving (not that I will jump back)
  
  There's GUI front-ends for things like apt that are pre-installed on many Linux distros, e.g. Ubuntu. And windows has been moving towards trying to have the same thing. And yes, also they've got an apt of their own.
- One of the reason I use linux is because there is no reasonable way to manage/update program on Windows using GUI.
  The only reasonable program management tool on Windows is chocolatey, which is in the terminal. I need to remember typing choco upgrade all in command prompt from time to time, and stop all my work to wait for it updates (since it will close your program during updates). And then I will restart to wait for 20 mins for Windows to update itself.
  Honestly, I don't mind a break, but remembering thing is not my strong suit; also there are certainly circumstances where stop working for 20 mins is not ideal and Windows just insist on updating itself.
  On linux, I install all my program straight from the store (very pretty GUI, even without ads!), and they all automatically update in the background without bothering me at all. Even my OS updates in the background. Every time I reboot, I just boot into a brand new OS, without waiting for any update. (Could use a notification after update is installed, but I think it is broken in gnome...)
  I never use the terminal in Linux besides installing and using development tools.
- People say this is u friendly but don't bat an eye at needed a group policy or registry edit to keep edge from stealing your tabs and making itself the default.
- Agreed. Terminal commands for installing simple programs is a huge turn off for Windows users used to opening an exe and it's idiot proof. Getting the casual base will be the crucial point
  Edit: oof. Guess this is why it doesn't have a mainstream audience

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