David Chisnall (*Now with 50% more sarcasm!*)Nov 2

To everyone who says ‘install Linux’ as a solution to Windows problems (or ‘install LibreOffice’ as a solution to MS Office problems), imagine how you would react if you posted about Linux problems and all of the responses were ‘install Haiku’. Would it work? Maybe, but the person saying it has no idea what you do on Linux, whether the apps that you use run on Haiku (or have alternatives that you could switch to). Neither of you have a clear understanding of how much time and effort the switch would take, or what the network effects are that make switching hard.

If you have actually engaged with them, understood their requirements fully, and have a migration path outlined for them, great. If you’re just being a dick, think about how that makes people perceive Linux users: Maybe that isn’t a great way of driving adoption.

#Linux #Haiku #Windows

Show threadUkeleleEricNov 3
@david_chisnall It also doesn't take into consideration those that might have to remain on Windows (work computer, particular software in use, or whatever).
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@UkeleleEric @david_chisnall Not worse, but even more ironic if they suggest it to people who have been using desktop linux for 15-20 years and still have some need for a windows PC.
Nov 3 at 12:01pmWeb