[Nbox9]

I started daily using non-windows OS in 2004. Ever since then I’ve been finding more and more ways to remove Windows from my life. I work for companies that use macOS —- I use proton to play video games —- I have found alternatives for virtually every application I run. I occasionally use a public computer, a friends computer, or interact with systems that run on Windows Embedded.

I feel as if this journey has given me a deeper understanding of computers (a valuable skill), it has definitely provided me with more enjoyable user experiences and a more productive computational environment. My response to being exposed to non-Microsoft software was to migrate towards it. I do not understand why this response isn’t more universal.

[EasyTiger_]

I've started taking Linux for gaming more seriously since the Proton devs managed to fix a stuttering issue in Elden Ring. Would so love to completely remove Windows from my life.

[spaceisballer]

I personally appreciate the insight. I don’t have a desire to purchase Windows ever in the future. I’m waiting on my turn to buy a Steam Deck and want to see how well that does for gaming, which is really the last barrier for me going to Linux. I’m more akin to a regular computer user outside of work. Browsing, playing games and occasionally editing pictures or documents. All which can be done easily (and usually for free) on Linux.

[toastal]

Or can be done in the browser, which is platform agnostic and no reason to feel tied to any platform you disagree with.

[chopin]

Good luck, now you are dependent on Google. Browsers have the exact same problems as OSes, unfortunately. I exclusively use Firefox where I can but at least at work it is becoming more difficult lately.