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I've decided to make some significant changes in my digital life. I've taken the plunge and am rooting out most US-based services from my usage list. This includes canceling all my streaming subscriptions, putting my Reddit account in cold storage, and deleting my Twitter accounts. Additionally, I'm in the process of removing my presence from Meta platforms. This shift is part of my effort to simplify and re-evaluate my online habits and dependencies.

One of the primary reasons for this change is the importance of bolstering the EU economy. By supporting European companies and services, I believe we can foster innovation and growth within our own region. This not only strengthens our economic independence but also encourages the development of solutions tailored to our specific needs and values.

In my exploration of EU-based alternatives, I've found that while they may be slightly more expensive, they often offer superior technology and usability. The focus on quality, privacy, and user experience in many European products aligns with my personal values and expectations. By investing in these solutions, I'm not only supporting local businesses but also benefiting from advanced and reliable services.

This transition is about more than just personal preference; it's about contributing to a stronger, more self-sufficient European digital landscape. I'm excited to continue discovering and integrating more EU-based services into my daily life.

Despite the costs and effort needed to make this change, I would like to encourage and motivate everyone else considering doing the same. It will undoubtedly be tough for a while, but if we push forward together, it will be better for all of us in the end. Let's support each other in this journey towards a more independent and innovative digital future.

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[–] OrloNorppa@sopuli.xyz 9 points 10 hours ago (3 children)

Thank you for the info! I am right now thinking of switching to linux on my PC - I am using like a 7 year old Windows 10 system so I need to clean up anyway and no way in hell am I moving to Windows 11 :D

[–] albert180@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 10 hours ago

I can recommend Fedora, it's very polished, but it's the community distro of the American Red Hat Enterprise Linux

If you insist on a European Distro, try OpenSuse

[–] Gigameister@lemmy.world 5 points 10 hours ago

If you have a 7 yo system on Win10 you will very likely not have any issues moving to Linux.

Unfortunatly, as i have done the plunge on most of the solutions out there, i run a couple of integrated systems on my dual-pc setup that, unfortunatly, just don't have linux ports yet.

Currently i am battling the AndroidOS and Social networks problem. I have to admit, Proton has been a godsent, even though i do feel like they're a bit on the pricey side.

Windows (and the peripherals) and Steam are going to be tough for me though...

But i'll keep looking and trying new things, i'm sure we are on the verge of a massive direction shift, one that will push more EU/Open Source solutions to the forefront.

It is, i hope, just a matter of time now.

[–] 79luca79@lemm.ee 1 points 8 hours ago

I have a Intel NUC i3-3227U from about 2014. I used Debian with KDE and LXQT, Windows 10 LTSC(its faster than normal windows) and Windows 11 LTSC.

WINDOWS 11 LTSC SUXXXXXX lol its so laggy. they made the settings control center even worse with huge text. when you right click with the mouse you get a retarded little menu and not the normal menu with all the options. AND MIND: normal windows 11 would be even slower!!!! WTF MICROPENIS?! (atleast it looks more pretty than windows 10, but its bo big plus i care about performance more)

Actual im on Windows 10 LTSC, i want to switch to LXQT sometime. idk the distro yet, probably european. :)