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[–] CapuccinoCoretto@lemmy.world 41 points 2 months ago (28 children)

Linux you fight a bit when setting it up and then its like clockwork. With windows it's easy to setup, but then it starts doing weird shit you never asked for and and undoes your changes making more work forever.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 22 points 2 months ago (7 children)

Linux isn't hard to set up anymore

[–] CapuccinoCoretto@lemmy.world 18 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (5 children)

Basic install yes, getting all your favourite apps and network connectivity...well, it's much better than before, but still a short term pain.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 months ago

I dunno, maybe I've just had good luck when it comes to hardware compatibility, but networking has always just worked for me. Along with audio and pretty much everything else.

Getting the apps you want installed is the same thing you'd have to go through with a fresh Windows install too. And I think Linux package management is way easier once you do the initial install. So I would argue that Linux is actually better in that regard.

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