How and why I transitioned to Linux, and how you can too

Re:How and why I transitioned to Linux, and how you can too by jenscow on Sunday January 20, 2019 @01:24AM (#18951506)

For most of my "clients" I now install Ubuntu or mint when their windows installation eventually becomes beyond repair (usually through no fault of their own), or they think they need a new one. I tell them I can easily put it back to how it was if they don't like it... but they couldn't be happier. 9 so far.

All they want to do is browse the web, and not have to fight with their computer at random points. I do pity these people who spend a lot of money on their computers for it to not even be fit for purpose.. and spend more money on Norton snake oil, which only makes it worse.

I believe this is why smartphones and tablets took off so well, they just work.

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Re:How and why I transitioned to Linux, and how you can too by y4mi on Sunday January 20, 2019 @02:20AM (#18951649)

For these people, Chromebooks would be best, I think... But I wouldn't dare suggest them with Googles track record of decommissioned services and devices.

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Re:How and why I transitioned to Linux, and how you can too by AsyncAwait on Sunday January 20, 2019 @06:08AM (#18952467)

The issue with Chromebooks is that you have to be fine with all your data being in Google's hands. Not for everyone.

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