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Why people gave up using linux? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The only few reason I know so far is software availability, like adobe software, and Microsoft suite. Is there more of major reasons that I missed?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I really only want Linux for software dev work(docker mostly). Windows has wsl which has worked beautifully for me besides memory leaks a couple times a year. The issues I face with wal pale in comparison to my experience dealing with Nvidia drivers and gaming on Linux.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

besides memory leaks

Have you tried auto memory reclaim yet?

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/windows-subsystem-for-linux-september-2023-update/#:~:text=Automatic%20memory%20reclaim&text=When%20this%20is%20set%20to,you're%20not%20using%20it!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

I'll give this a try, thanks!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Yeah same. I got enough Linux for when I need it, and overall sitting on Windows is just... easier. Gaming compatibility, app compatibility, less fiddling with the system. Plus I can more readily help friends and family because my OS looks the same as what they have.

I was on Linux before, but the lack of hardware compatibility at the time (this was nearly 20 years ago) turned me off back then. I tried again on my gaming PC about 2 years ago, and quickly realized gaming on Linux is far better than it used to be. It's still pretty dire. But I kinda knew that in advance and this was more to dabble with it briefly and see how much actually works.