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by johnisgood 333 days ago
So the problem with switching to Linux is that they have to spend the time and energy to choose a Linux distribution? If we are to nitpick, it is not that easy with Windows either. Which Windows version? Which torrent is the right one? The last question is because most people here do not have a legit copy, they torrent it. It took me longer to find the right version of Windows to torrent than to search for "top Linux distributions for beginners".
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> So the problem with switching to Linux is that they have to spend the time and energy to choose a Linux distribution?

You know that's not the only issue, and that it is not what I'm saying. You can try to convince yourself as much as you want that it is not an issue, the reality will not change

> Which Windows version?

Are you kidding ? there is only one in 2025 : windows 11.

> Which torrent is the right one?

Why are you even talking about torrent ?

Then what are the other issues? Because you repeatedly cited that as the reason it makes it ironic.

I told you why I am talking about torrent. No one has a legit copy of Windows 11, no one actually buys it here, especially not individuals. Companies might.

Oh yeah, how would they know Windows 11 is the latest if not by looking it up?

Either way, as I said, someone will be asked to install an OS, or they will buy computers with an OS pre-installed (and they will eventually ask, even then). None of which require them to pick anything.