• Makeitstop@lemmy.world
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    18 days ago

    Microsoft said Windows 10 would be the last version I’d ever use. They didn’t know how right they were. I’ve been gradually switching to Linux, and will absolutely never use Windows 11 or any other version they put out.

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      18 days ago

      I built a new gaming PC and installed Linux on it. After years of threatening to do it, I finally followed through and made the switch.

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        18 days ago

        I just bought a laptop last year (portability and space constraints, I’d love to build a pc when I have the space for it) and it was supposed to come with windows 10.

        I got a windows 11 model shipped to me. I didn’t ask for this. And I have to say… I fucking hate it. Why does the start menu need to change locations…

        My next computer will absolutely be Linux, and it’s Microsoft’s own stupid fault. Windows 10 WAS supposed to be my last windows OS…

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          18 days ago

          Why does the start menu need to change locations…

          The INFINITELY bigger question is why isn’t it my choice? I actually just modified my windows 10 to have the start menu be centered, but like, it should just be completely customizable to your liking… as if it were your own computer or something. If I wanted everything locked down and baby proofed I would have just bought a Mac.

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        18 days ago

        Adobe needs to be abandoned as well. Clip Studio, Krita, Gimp, Affinity are either free OSS or one-time-payment great alternatives without the AI and privacy BS.

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          18 days ago

          I’ve also mentioned this before but for those that need a more photoshop-like GIMP experience, try taking a look at PhotoGimp, it’s essentially a reskin+remap of all of the hotkeys to more closely match those of photoshop, and it works wonderfully.

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      18 days ago

      I upgraded to Windows 11 on my gaming rig two days ago, and at the same time I switched the default boot option to Linux. Let’s see how this pans out.

      I’ll still need Windows around for specific games, but the ones I usually play seem to work on Linux.

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        18 days ago

        I’m curious which specific games you still need Windows for? I’m only aware of a handful (Riot games and some Chinese ones).

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          17 days ago

          I can get Start Citizen running on Linux, but I want to use head tracking when I fly, and there is currently no Linux support for the Tobii eye tracker I have.

          Then again, maybe Tobii adds Linux support before SC becomes playable enough for me to actually enjoy it, 🙃