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Linux usability has come a long way in recent years. I switched full time to Linux in 2006, but I can absolutely understand those who wouldn't back then. These

Linux usability has come a long way in recent years. I switched full time to Linux in 2006, but I can absolutely understand those who wouldn't back then. These days? Unless there is a specific piece of software that can't run on Linux (or under Wine), and there is no suitable replacement for it? Yeah I don't know why you would voluntarily stay on Windows (note voluntarily, if IT policy says you must that doesn't count).

miki123211 3mo ago
Accessibility. All accessibility stacks sucks in some respect, but Linux's sucks most of all, and Wayland people in particular don't seem to be willing to compromise on security (which is required for accessibility to work).
- ThatMedicIsASpy 3mo ago
  Touch goes in there as well. I don't know how they add a new touch keyboard to KDE and have no access to arrow keys. Making it impossible to go up in the terminal. https://i.imgur.com/nOgLqHU.png https://i.imgur.com/nOgLqHU.png
  - VorpalWay 3mo ago
    Oof, please report that as an issue (if it hasn't been done already). KDE uses https://bugs.kde.org https://bugs.kde.org
- whateverboat 3mo ago
  It's a matter of investment. I do not see anything fundamental dealbreaker in Wayland's security model to support and enable accessibility. It probably just needs investment in engineering to find correct interfaces and ways to do it.
drnick1 3mo ago
QEMU is also a good option for Windows software that won't run on Wine. Unless you explicitly pass through a peripheral, Windows won't see it and start downloading malware in the backgroud.
antisthenes 3mo ago
Not to mention AI assistants are really good at helping you solve problems on Linux. Yeah, I know, it's not the same as "knowing" a system when you just copy paste terminal output, but if it solves a problem and converts 1 more person to Linux from W - that's a win.
- MatejKafka 3mo ago
  Agents work well on Windows for sysadmin stuff - PowerShell gives them an easy way to interact with Registry, event log, WMI and other facilities in a structured way.

miki123211 3mo ago

Accessibility. All accessibility stacks sucks in some respect, but Linux's sucks most of all, and Wayland people in particular don't seem to be willing to compromise on security (which is required for accessibility to work).

ThatMedicIsASpy 3mo ago
Touch goes in there as well. I don't know how they add a new touch keyboard to KDE and have no access to arrow keys. Making it impossible to go up in the terminal. https://i.imgur.com/nOgLqHU.png https://i.imgur.com/nOgLqHU.png
- VorpalWay 3mo ago
  Oof, please report that as an issue (if it hasn't been done already). KDE uses https://bugs.kde.org https://bugs.kde.org
whateverboat 3mo ago
It's a matter of investment. I do not see anything fundamental dealbreaker in Wayland's security model to support and enable accessibility. It probably just needs investment in engineering to find correct interfaces and ways to do it.

drnick1 3mo ago

QEMU is also a good option for Windows software that won't run on Wine. Unless you explicitly pass through a peripheral, Windows won't see it and start downloading malware in the backgroud.

antisthenes 3mo ago

Not to mention AI assistants are really good at helping you solve problems on Linux. Yeah, I know, it's not the same as "knowing" a system when you just copy paste terminal output, but if it solves a problem and converts 1 more person to Linux from W - that's a win.

MatejKafka 3mo ago
Agents work well on Windows for sysadmin stuff - PowerShell gives them an easy way to interact with Registry, event log, WMI and other facilities in a structured way.