Microsoft quietly changed how folder backup works in the OneDrive app on Windows 11. Now, the OS enables it by default during the initial setup without asking the user for permission.
Linux nerds kind of lost the public relations war, the long-time antagonism towards “normie” users has created a lingering notion that linux is a pain in the ass and unaccomodating, even as some devs have tried to make it more inviting. It’s a difficult hump to overcome I think.
Windows: Search the Web for some software. Visit webpage. Download executable. Run it. Go through a install wizard. (One month later) Update? Some do it themselves, some just let you know there is a newer version, and a lot of bigger players have a program dedicated to just updating some other program.
Compared to (for example): paru -S <something>
That’s it. Updating aaaalll the software in your whole system, including the OS, and you don’t have to restart, or even close any of the programs you are updating? paru
Yes, since migrating to Linux at home in ‘04 I’ve wondered why MS users continue to take such abuse. It’s genuinely puzzling to me.
Linux nerds kind of lost the public relations war, the long-time antagonism towards “normie” users has created a lingering notion that linux is a pain in the ass and unaccomodating, even as some devs have tried to make it more inviting. It’s a difficult hump to overcome I think.
That hasn’t been true in at least a decade.
Who’s upvoting you?!
I’m waiting for Linux to make installing programs as simple as an exe
As simple as an exe? You mean clicking on the installer and follow instructions? That may be typical, but easy, it ain’t.
Don’t confuse “I’m used to X” with “X is simpler”
Windows: Search the Web for some software. Visit webpage. Download executable. Run it. Go through a install wizard. (One month later) Update? Some do it themselves, some just let you know there is a newer version, and a lot of bigger players have a program dedicated to just updating some other program.
Compared to (for example):
paru -S <something>That’s it. Updating aaaalll the software in your whole system, including the OS, and you don’t have to restart, or even close any of the programs you are updating?
paruIt actually way easier on Linux. Arch just type: pacman -S programName Or yay -S programName
Most distros have a software “store” and it’s just as simple as installing an app on your phone.
Oh man. In one comment I’m defending how easy it is to use Linux.
And here I am, still surprised that, in 2024, there are techies saying stuff like “oh that’s easy. Just open the terminal and…”
…and you’ve lost a potential convert.
The second part of your comment is on point, though.
It’s less steps than an exe and automated. Opening the terminal is one click. It’s not like you need to know how to do anything else in there.
It is extremely easy. Open terminal, one command. Done. Your quote ended with “and…” As if there was a lot to type.
“Oh that’s easy. Just open the terminal and type pacman -S firefox” sounds better.
They want to play video games. They are typically not productive people.
Actually I believe it’s this attitude (among other things) that’s discouraging them
You think the same about reading? Playing sports? Knitting? Watching TV / movies?
Your moral superiority is showing.
I bet the grind just never stops for you, huh?