[noderat]

I've been exclusively using Linux/*BSD (Slackware/Gentoo/Arch) for personal use since upgrading from my K6-2 500 to an AMD Barton 2600+ because finding, installing and managing "trustworthy" software is easier.

Linux has hardware compatibility challenges and software with bugs, but so does Windows. I don't, however, have to search through monstrosities like Download.com. I don't have to figure out what software may have a new release that is important to me. Critical dependencies are handled automatically. Every distribution may handle these in slightly different ways but these basics hold true.

Every time I've had to use Windows I've spent an enormous amount of time searching for and installing things. Once installed I then discover the software has changed to a limited free trial or some other nonsense that ends in another search, install and disappointment loop.

It's tools that have shown up in the last few years like scoop that have made dealing with Windows at least somewhat tolerable.