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Re:The Day Windows Died by NovaDudely on Monday April 03, 2023 @03:17AM (#35419692)
Not sure if I just got used to it or my hardware setups just work but Linux systems have been pretty good for me the last few years. Desktop environments like Cinnamon and Mate still have that basic interface without the clutter but it definetly isn't for everyone.

That said, there is nothing quiet like a new install of Windows XP/Windows 7. Nothing captures that feeling. It is merely an interface for running programs and managing data then it gets out of the way.

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Re:The Day Windows Died by apatheticonion on Monday April 03, 2023 @04:41AM (#35420379)
> It is merely an interface for running programs and managing data then it gets out of the way.

This captures exactly how I feel about it as well. Windows XP and 7 were fantastic in that they were graphical portals to run things. You didn't really notice them there for the most part.

Though I am speaking about vanilla installs and not preinstalled Windows from OEMs - they were loaded with garbage

Likewise though, Linux has been very stable for me in recent years

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