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Windows vs Mac vs OS OSs is what you’re talking about. If you’re a gamer - Linux is no go. If you’re a developer, macOS is more often used than _anything_ else.

Windows vs Mac vs OS OSs is what you’re talking about. If you’re a gamer - Linux is no go. If you’re a developer, macOS is more often used than _anything_ else. If you’re not trying to benefit from any well made commercial software then OS OSs are terrible. CS software is almost never optimized for OS OSs. Much of what’s OS is not delightful to use unless you’re in the terminal. It’s much better now than 5 years ago. Simple things like watching videos and listening to music requires proper OS configuration because of codecs not being free as in freedom. There’s more annoyances, so to sum it up, nothing available for Linux that has a GUI is enticing to me. Whereas many native Mac apps are simply amazing.

LockAndLol 6y ago
Can't speak much about the gaming aspect and I don't know if Mac fares much better. > CS software is almost never optimized for OS OSs. CS = Computer science, right? May I ask what kind of optimizations and which software you're talking about. > Simple things like watching videos and listening to music requires proper OS configuration because of codecs not being free as in freedom. That really depends on the distro. Ubuntu, Pop!OS and some others too come with non-open drivers and software installed or show a dialog on first use asking users whether they want to install those things. The barrier is low enough for my non-tech friends and mother to understand. Your experience might be a little dated. > nothing available for Linux that has a GUI is enticing to me Hmm... that's a pity. They are quite simple and fast to use. Thanks for the response
zzo38computer 6y ago
I find Linux much better and less annoying than Windows, although maybe that is because I use and prefer command-line stuff a lot rather than GUI, and don't watch videos much on my computer. Well, I suppose is good that people who do not like Linux will be able to use Windows or Mac OS X instead, since some people will prefer that. But some software is written for all three common operating systems, and some software is written for older computers or VMs which can then be executed in modern computers by emulation. (For example, there are many good free NES/Famicom games, such as We Are Hejickle, and Gruniozerca (a series of three games so far), and NES/Famicom emulation is available for many kind of computer systems.) Some companies will write software for Windows, but will also ensure working with Wine and advertise the compatibility with Wine, too. (And, of course, there are many web apps, too, these days.)

LockAndLol 6y ago

Can't speak much about the gaming aspect and I don't know if Mac fares much better. > CS software is almost never optimized for OS OSs. CS = Computer science, right? May I ask what kind of optimizations and which software you're talking about. > Simple things like watching videos and listening to music requires proper OS configuration because of codecs not being free as in freedom. That really depends on the distro. Ubuntu, Pop!OS and some others too come with non-open drivers and software installed or show a dialog on first use asking users whether they want to install those things. The barrier is low enough for my non-tech friends and mother to understand. Your experience might be a little dated. > nothing available for Linux that has a GUI is enticing to me Hmm... that's a pity. They are quite simple and fast to use. Thanks for the response

zzo38computer 6y ago

I find Linux much better and less annoying than Windows, although maybe that is because I use and prefer command-line stuff a lot rather than GUI, and don't watch videos much on my computer. Well, I suppose is good that people who do not like Linux will be able to use Windows or Mac OS X instead, since some people will prefer that. But some software is written for all three common operating systems, and some software is written for older computers or VMs which can then be executed in modern computers by emulation. (For example, there are many good free NES/Famicom games, such as We Are Hejickle, and Gruniozerca (a series of three games so far), and NES/Famicom emulation is available for many kind of computer systems.) Some companies will write software for Windows, but will also ensure working with Wine and advertise the compatibility with Wine, too. (And, of course, there are many web apps, too, these days.)