I ditched Windows when 7 went EOL. I've been using Linux for years now.
Other than the shitshow online clouds that think I'm a malicious robot, Linux works absolutely great for everyday desktop/school/work use, and is generally great for games as such.
It's easier to install, easier to update, easier to manage, and easier to find useful apps for than I ever had to deal with on Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android.
Yes. Linux can work well for people who need nothing besides a browser and maybe minimal doc. editing. Also for people on the opposite side of the scale.
There is a huge gap in the middle though. Having to solve random problems you’ll have (and you most certainly will) using the terminal is just not a good experience for most users.
For everyday stuff in 2025, if your browser works, you can be 90% productive in any OS.
For complex configs and tweaking system settings Linux can be a pain, but then again, so is Windows, simply due to the sheer number of registry settings and the possibility that the OS will one day decide to override them with an update.
Other than the shitshow online clouds that think I'm a malicious robot, Linux works absolutely great for everyday desktop/school/work use, and is generally great for games as such.
It's easier to install, easier to update, easier to manage, and easier to find useful apps for than I ever had to deal with on Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android.