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by techrat 1788 days ago
>...and are totally motivated to go back to linux.

Windows 10 was what broke me and got me to using Linux full time. Before that, I barely knew how to even just get my way through debian to resume a disconnected screen session. Now I prefer to be in Linux. Even if the software that I can run using Wine/PlayOnLinux/Proton/Lutris isn't 100%... it's sufficient to where I don't miss being on Windows at all.

I recently upgraded my main system and used the extra parts to rebuild my Win 10 standby box. I grew up on Windows. Started with Win3.0/DOS and used every iteration except WinME and Vista... and the rebuild only reminded me how much of a pain in the ass Windows is to install. 10 still has a lot of the usability bugs I've encountered from way back in the Win98 days but all the extra crap we have to deal with now (most inconsistent and overencumbered UI ever) just makes it even more of a chore to use than it ever has been.

For what it's worth, Foobar2K runs great in Wine.