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    [–] SapphironZA@sh.itjust.works 96 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (28 children)

    Linux: hope nothing breaks.

    Windows: hope nothing breaks.

    Mac: hope nothing breaks.

    [–] SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org 9 points 6 days ago (6 children)

    I use Mint. It don't break.

    [–] hakase@lemmy.zip 8 points 6 days ago

    Mint ftw. We need community flairs on Lemmy so I can rep my distro.

    [–] PlaidBaron@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

    Except the audio. Its always the fucking audio drivers.

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    [–] Longpork3@lemmy.nz 8 points 6 days ago (1 children)

    If something breaks then roll back to the previous version?

    [–] SapphironZA@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

    Hope I don't have to roll back. Hope the roll back works. How the hell do I roll back again? πŸ˜‹

    [–] QuazarOmega@lemy.lol 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

    OSTree mfs: let us introduce ourselves

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    [–] bitjunkie@lemmy.world 23 points 6 days ago (1 children)

    macOS does not have paid updates

    The payment is you gotta buy a new one

    [–] PieMePlenty@lemmy.world 18 points 6 days ago (1 children)

    I don't know.. first time I installed Fedora as a desktop experience, I was more like the windows user in this comic.
    On every boot: "Oh, lets see if there are any updates! 1.2 GB, 150 packages need updating. No fucking way.". It was just a shock, and I've managed my own headless Debian system for several years at that point.

    [–] Alaknar@sopuli.xyz 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

    Right? I honestly don't get where all those "Windows is constantly updating" memes come from. The thing updates once a month - after Patch Tuesday. You can set it in your calendar if you're the forgetful type and know exactly when to expect updates. On Linux, updates hit non-stop, not a day goes by without some packages needing an update...

    [–] SaltyIceteaMaker@lemmy.ml 10 points 6 days ago (10 children)

    the difference is Linux isnt annoying with it, and most importantly i can keep using my system while installing the updates. also if you want updates every patch tuesday, just dont update your repos until then

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    [–] csm10495@sh.itjust.works 8 points 5 days ago

    I'd venture some Linux folks refuse to upgrade because of fears of compatibility issues.

    The nice thing is having the choice.

    [–] monogram@feddit.nl 17 points 6 days ago (1 children)

    Mac: oh only 1999,99 (buy a new one)

    [–] Cevilia@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 6 days ago

    Also Windows 11 if your computer won't run it and you don't know about LTSC editions from the Mass Grave.

    So many hoops to jump through just to keep using your computer... glad I'm on Linux which runs on a potato

    [–] twinnie@feddit.uk 8 points 6 days ago (1 children)

    This whole thing seems inaccurate. I literally never get even remotely excited about a Linux update, it’s always boring stuff that means nothing to me. I don’t Windows updates because I feel like it delivers them in a big lump and lets me install as I shutdown, which is easy. Apple hasn’t charged for updates in well over a decade.

    [–] MyNameIsIgglePiggle@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 days ago (3 children)

    Macos is free at this point

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    [–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

    Windows has gotten even WORSE lately. Even though I have Windows 10 set to not install or even download updates without asking, I sometimes get a pop-up saying "we are adding new features, please wait" out of nowhere 🀬

    In related news, I've installed Zorin OS on my laptop and hope to one day use it on my desktop that I play pirated games on..

    Speaking of, is there any way to change settings so that the login password can be just a short pin i stead of the strong-ish password demanded by default?

    Since I never leave it unattended (and rarely even use it) in public I don't really need the security against in-person unauthorized use and since I mostly use my laptop for streaming, typing a password every time I start up is a hassle I'd rather avoid..

    [–] muhyb@programming.dev 11 points 6 days ago (1 children)

    While some distros let you choose short passwords, most of them don't nowadays. However, you can still change your user's password despite to this. Just open terminal, type sudo passwd username, type your desired password and enter. This way you can even use one character passwords, you really shouldn't though.

    [–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)
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    [–] airgapped@piefed.social 13 points 6 days ago (3 children)

    also Linux: what will it bork this time?

    [–] Naich@lemmings.world 17 points 6 days ago

    Also windows.

    [–] muhyb@programming.dev 8 points 6 days ago

    Nvidia. It's always Nvidia.

    [–] waldfee@feddit.org 3 points 6 days ago

    asking this question is the hallmark of an unstable distro. Sure, having minor bugs come and go is expected with rolling release, but when you're not sure your system will work after an update there is something wrong with the distro

    [–] savvywolf@pawb.social 2 points 5 days ago

    Nowadays I find myself checking changelogs to see what features they've broken and what AI features I now need to disable...

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