I'm Done With Windows.. You should be too.
Yes, I'm about to talk about Linux
I'm not here to get on my anti-capitalism soapbox, but it's relevant to acknowledge the effects that modern business has on the technology industry. From the most popular photo editing software shifting from a one-time purchase to a subscription model, to an operating system company promoting the idea of artificial intelligence constantly monitoring your screen and actions as a positive thing for consumers.
I'm not scared, I'm not paranoid, I'm just... tired. Tired of feeling like I'm being taken advantage of. Tired of tech companies telling me that the dollar I spent yesterday is not as valuable today towards the same product, or even a worse product. Companies dictating what I should want in a product instead of the other way around.
So today, moving to Linux isn't an 'if' anymore. It's a 'when'. 🕰️
Why Switch?
I still own two Windows PCs: my gaming/work PC running Windows 11 and my DIY PC arcade machine running Windows 10.
If it wasn't obvious, the main reason I stuck with Windows was gaming. It was always the best OS for gaming. Developers prioritized Windows, as they should, it's the most popular desktop operating system. Emphasis on desktop. It's not the most popular OS in the world, though, because Linux is. And with the release of the Steam Deck, Linux support for gaming has sky-rocketed, erasing the last reasons not to switch.
🐧 Linux Advantages:
- Lightweight: Linux pretty much runs on every computer that's not a desktop. It's so widely used because it doesn't come with all the clunky bloatware that Windows does.
- Versatile: Tons of different operating systems are built on the Linux kernel.
- Open Source: Developed and maintained by people who love it, not shareholders looking for a new revenue stream.
I've got my flash drive ready, my coffee in hand, my files backed up, and my finger on the trigger.
All I wanna know, is who’s comin’ with me, man?
