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Until the next windows update changes everything. I had my parent ran Linux for 15+ years because, unlike windows/Mac, the user interface didn't change every ot
by sandworm101 1y ago
Until the next windows update changes everything. I had my parent ran Linux for 15+ years because, unlike windows/Mac, the user interface didn't change every other year. Some 'simple' users prioritize stability over ready access to geek squad.
(If you have dementia, even a changed wallpaper can be a big deal. Popups with "new feature" or rando security notices are not helpful.)
- pjmlp 1y agoAnd I guess you were down the street to keep it running when support was needed, and did not install either GNOME or KDE, which have had several UI changes throughout the years. None of the PC stores on my hometown cares about GNU/Linux, but at least it is a known place that they can reach for, and I don't have to fly back home for support.
- paulryanrogers 1y agoDoesn't RockyLinux get like 10y for each major release? That should be enough for them. If they need another ten then perhaps the next version can mimic the previous.
- trinix912 1y agoIt's not like Linux is immune to UI changes during updates, Ubuntu has changed their DE a few times (which the average user could easily run into by just clicking Yes in an updater popup), Gnome has changed vastly from 2 to 3, KDE has changed quite a lot too. Windows 10 has had the same UI for 10 years with a few minor changes. But if you're comparing it to a non-updated Linux system, then it's no different than keeping them on Windows 7.
- joseda-hg 1y agoWhile I'm not an active user, I don't recall seeing much change in say XFCE or in Cinammon for that matter In this particular regard, options are good to have, depending on how much you value that kind of stability you could even freeze only the DE and let the stuff around it update, which is a lot better than actually being stuck in any insecure OS