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On the contrary, I let older relatives use Linux so I don't need to support macos and windows constantly breaking. In 5 years I've had 2 family support calls:
by kramerger 3y ago
On the contrary, I let older relatives use Linux so I don't need to support macos and windows constantly breaking.
In 5 years I've had 2 family support calls: one to setup a new WiFi on a Chromebook and one for turning the Chromebook on and off.
- fouric 3y agoI've tried to get multiple non-family members set up with Linux and have failed, with constant bugs from Linux, and confusion from the family members. Windows is far more reliable and easier for them to use. This clearly invalidates your point, and supports "Linux would be either painful or more realistically a no go", because it's obviously not enough for some relatives to be able to easily use Linux - most of them need to be able to. The fact that you have more capable-than-normal relatives or more Linux-friendly-than-normal hardware is irrelevant to the fact that most people do not.
- albert180 3y ago[flagged]