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I highly recommend you adjust your perspective. Look for the positives not the negatives. Isn't as easy to use as your Mac for some things, sure, but to start
by zwayhowder 5y ago
I highly recommend you adjust your perspective. Look for the positives not the negatives.
Isn't as easy to use as your Mac for some things, sure, but to start out thinking it isn't as good means you'll look for the things that are flawed instead of noticing the things that are amazing.
I've used Linux as a daily driver since 2016, yes there are things that would be easier if I just owned a Mac - somewhat ironically that includes Microsoft Office - but there are many things that are just amazing on Linux.
The ability to pipe audio from one program into another, or quickly create a virtual audio device that combines two get a lot of use from me on the unending stream of video calls.
The fact my home directory contains all my configs in plain test making it easy for me to have the same custom setup across 3 different computers (and all nicely versioned in git).
How about the fact that while I love a keyboard centric tiling window manager (i3wm) when my wife or son log in they get a KDE or Gnome desktop that is as familiar to them as their existing Window's computers.
- istingray 5y agoGood framing! I'll look for what's better not what's missing: - I love that the laptop is user upgradable for RAM and drives. - I love that I'm supporting a positive open hardware/software future edit: just realized I can play Steam games natively! And also have a built in SD card slot.
- zwayhowder 5y agoAlso have a look at the unixporn subreddit. You'll find a lot of inspiration for beautiful and functional desktops that will consume all your time if you're not careful. But in a fun way.