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by _xy8h 1740 days ago
Windows 10 was what pushed me to start using Linux full time. It just broke me, how nonsensical it was. Going through several layers of new UI style sidebars, submenu items just to end up... in classic Control Panel with configuration elements divided up between new and old?

Windows still has an insanely convoluted installation process whereas Ubuntu boots straight into a usable desktop from installation medium and has less prompts before your one single reboot into the installed OS.

Windows honestly needs to be burnt to the ground and redone from scratch before I'll consider using it again.

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> Windows honestly needs to be burnt to the ground and redone from scratch before I'll consider using it again.

Preferably without requiring a LiveID and all the idiotic "Send to Grandparents" social media features. I want something to run programs and games, not a Facebook wannabe that tracks my every eye movement to show me more relevant ads or suggests content. If I want news and ads, I'll open a fucking browser (like that's not bad enough already).

I lived with Windows 10 for a few years, but eventually got tired of every update reverting my privacy and update settings. Jumped ship to linux and haven't looked back once.

Installing the OS and browsing the web at the same time? Take my money! Free? Ain't kiddin?

1000x Thank You to all devs, packagers and all i forgot in the Linuxverse.

A happy user since 07