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    [–] freeman@sh.itjust.works 11 points 5 months ago (1 children)

    Windows always gets a pass from it's fans. They also tend to overestimate average users' proficiency with computers (meaning windows) way more than linux users.

    Most windows users would be afraid to change stuff on CP or Settings never mind opening up policy editor or registry editor.

    They regularly fail to install applications on windows (a big part of them would probably not even try) or install something different than intended.

    Usually they end up running million unnecessary things on startup, having completely unresponsive systems. They just shrug and cope with it till they pay someone to format their computer or they buy a new one.

    [–] Ibuthyr@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

    The arrogance of some Linux users... You just can't fathom that most people just want to use the OS their PC came with. These people don't want to struggle with the incompatibilities that come with Linux systems. Troubleshooting Linux systems is a daunting task for most casual users. It's great that you use Linux because fuck greedy corporations. But stop being so uppity about it. This toxic behavior is what steers people away from Linux forums.

    [–] freeman@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 months ago

    You just can’t fathom that most people just want to use the OS their PC came with.

    No they don't they want to get a task done. The vast majority of users doesn't know what an OS or a browser is never mind that there are alternatives.

    These people don’t want to struggle with the incompatibilities that come with Linux systems.

    Most people are simply not aware of Linux systems let alone linux system incompatibilities.

    Troubleshooting Linux systems is a daunting task for most casual users.

    No shit, troubleshooting windows is a daunting task for most casual users. They either nag/pay someone to try and fix it or simply cope with it. And windows fucks up all the time, especially for most users.

    It’s great that you use Linux because fuck greedy corporations. But stop being so uppity about it. This toxic behavior is what steers people away from Linux forums.

    People don't just randomly get on Linux forums, especially linux memes forums. Nor is my previous comment in any way or form toxic. I just pointed out the blind spot of windows fans, you just can't handle criticism.