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Have you or someone close to you converted to Linux recently (with Windows 10's end of support)? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 5 days ago by Rentlar@lemmy.ca to c/linux@programming.dev

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I'd like to hear people's journeys and motivations from people who switched over the last few months, and if there were particular challenges that were faced.

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[–] varyingExpertise@feddit.org 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

My advice is, when you're recommending Linux be very sure that you're ready to be the 1st level support from then on. Personally I'm too old for that shit. People are ignorant and unhappy for so many self chosen reasons, their personal computer desktop is just another one and I just can't fix the world.

[–] mistermodal@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 days ago

Eugh yeah this is a big reason why I manage which inboxes people have access to