Linux is great for the open-source benefits, which encompass not only the freedom of the software but also that a lot of the open-source projects do not track and sell user data like closed-source projects have been known to do. The customizability of Linux is a second-tier factor, but still super imperative for users like you and I. I love to be able to use different shells, the package management solutions, the wide array of software to choose from, and the community support offered by the service. With Windows 10, so many trackers come on the system now, I would say privacy is a big win for Linux right now.
On the flip side, let's look at some of the cons for it. The customizations and large software ecosystem can be a downside. Sometimes and the user just wants to log in, install familiar software, and just use the pre-system. Now, Linux has become so much better about plug and play support. I remember my first install in 2003 left me with no wireless support on my laptop and trackpad not working. Compare that to the install of Ubuntu 20.04 I just did and I didn't have to do anything. All of the out-of-box drivers were just there. This can have a lingering effect on people, both from experience and from hear-say.
I find myself switching back and forth constantly for work reasons. Most of the software my company uses is exclusive to Windows. Sometimes, I just don't have the energy to boot back my PC from Windows to Linux at the end of the day. I can see both sides of the argument and at the end of the day everyone is going to find their own best use cases for everything.
Very lovely comments man!! Yeah... i just cant imagine linux at that time (2003). Also I have the same situation like you, I just got my first work, then their using Windows at all. So, yeah sometimes I boot using Windows when working. And thanks to WSL too... BTW thanks man!!
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Linux is great for the open-source benefits, which encompass not only the freedom of the software but also that a lot of the open-source projects do not track and sell user data like closed-source projects have been known to do. The customizability of Linux is a second-tier factor, but still super imperative for users like you and I. I love to be able to use different shells, the package management solutions, the wide array of software to choose from, and the community support offered by the service. With Windows 10, so many trackers come on the system now, I would say privacy is a big win for Linux right now.
On the flip side, let's look at some of the cons for it. The customizations and large software ecosystem can be a downside. Sometimes and the user just wants to log in, install familiar software, and just use the pre-system. Now, Linux has become so much better about plug and play support. I remember my first install in 2003 left me with no wireless support on my laptop and trackpad not working. Compare that to the install of Ubuntu 20.04 I just did and I didn't have to do anything. All of the out-of-box drivers were just there. This can have a lingering effect on people, both from experience and from hear-say.
I find myself switching back and forth constantly for work reasons. Most of the software my company uses is exclusive to Windows. Sometimes, I just don't have the energy to boot back my PC from Windows to Linux at the end of the day. I can see both sides of the argument and at the end of the day everyone is going to find their own best use cases for everything.
Very lovely comments man!! Yeah... i just cant imagine linux at that time (2003). Also I have the same situation like you, I just got my first work, then their using Windows at all. So, yeah sometimes I boot using Windows when working. And thanks to WSL too... BTW thanks man!!