BilliamWindows 12 May Require a Subscription
q47txMicrosoft would really help Linux out if they did this.
I’d switch at that point. I’ve only not switched because the pain isn’t worth the reward right now. I’d have to learn a bunch of new apps and hasn’t been worth it.
Start charging a subscription fee. I’ll learn to use whatever tools a priority.
WeirdGoesProTrust me, it’s already worth it. Literally every other operating system in existence is better than windows. I’d use Temple OS before going back.
H2207And a lot of linux programs take inspiration from Microsoft’s design because they’re the norm. When you think of a word processor you think of Word.
SolivineI think of Google Docs now because the inconvenience of not being able to have word on my own system without a price caused me to use the free alternative.
Packopus@solivine Same, but it just works better. Whenever I need a word processor or spreadsheet at home I don't need that much, and I need to be able to access it on all my devices, not just my home computer. So having the free alternative work faster, better, everywhere, then I don't even see Office as relevant anymore.
RiskableWhen you think of a word processor you think of Word.
Only if you’re a cretin! The only thing one should envision when thinking of a word processor is WordPerfect 1.21a for the Apple IIgs!
Envisioning Calligra Words is also acceptable.
EezyvilleDoes that include the Miley Cirus operating system?
deadsenatorI was thinking, “Wait…what…?” But there it is:
I’m dead! It has a song!
Caveat: if the software you need is supported. Unfortunately that’s the major reason I haven’t switched
Now that’s just some bullshit and you know it
Haven’t used windows by choice in over a decade, and no regrets.
NelotsRemove the bloatware with a free program like ShutUp10++, and Windows is a fine OS. Linux may very well be better still, but better enough to go through the effort of switching over, reinstalling everything, relearning everything, finding alternatives to programs, etc.? I doubt it. Not for me at least.
Then save yourself and use a Mac! /s
I think the general consumer mostly uses the web browser tbh.