Clive ThompsonDec 1, 2024

Since there’s been a resurgence lately of the “mastodon is mostly just for folks who use Linux” thing …

… i’m now curious about my community here

(i’m offering intentionally crude and ungranular options in this poll)

“I use Linux …”

(Please boost!)

Every day
55.3%
Occasionally
22%
Never
22.7%
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Show threadXauri'EL Zwaan
@clive I don't use Linux currently, but I'm seriously considering making the switch rather than upgrade to windows 11
Dec 1, 2024 at 4:59amWeb
Show threadClive ThompsonDec 1, 2024

@XauriEL

Yep — this whole Recall thing is an absolute security crap show

Show threadNicola RomanòDec 1, 2024
@XauriEL @clive Switched 20ish years ago and I would never go back! Highly recommended!
Show threadCohenTheBlueDec 1, 2024
@XauriEL @clive My experience using Linux https://ohai.social/@cohentheblue/112652369199446606
CohenTheBlue (@[email protected])

Linux... I'd start with Ubuntu (supported more) and with experience move to Debian, the distro Ubuntu is based on. Debian is the most stable experience. You can match packages from less stable, fresher sources (testing repository, flatpak). Good to try an install on a virtual machine, like free virtualbox. I personally gravitate toward command line tools because they don't change their interface. It's setting things up how I like only once. Same reason to separate "/" and "/home" file systems.

ohai.social
Show threadLance, Enjoying Copious PollenDec 1, 2024

@XauriEL @clive I run Linux on 3 of my 4 PCs, so I'm a fan. The one issue to consider carefully is whether you have acceptable open source alternatives to important applications. I have a few for which there's no good analogue.

I upgraded my main PC to Windows 11 reluctantly. Fortunately, tools like the free ShutUp10! let you disable telemetry, Recall and CoPilot, and a host of other privacy stealers.