Mike 17h ago

For many people, the #Linux vs #Windows vs #Mac debate is a privilege — it assumes you can choose. But working with the Computer Upcycle Project, I've seen the real choice is often Linux vs no computer at all.

~95% of donated computers are "too old" for Windows 11 or macOS. Linux installs on them anyway, adding 10+ years of life to machines #Microsoft and #Apple called trash.

This isn't Linux vs Windows. It's Linux vs e-waste.

Show threadVWestlife13h ago
@codemonkeymike Older versions of Windows and Mac OS install on them anyway, too. (I'm typing this from a computer running Windows XP.)
Show threadtschenkel

@vwestlife @codemonkeymike

Older versions of Windows are not an option. Since they don't receive updates anymore, they are open barndoors for malware.

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Show threadtschenkel6h ago

@vwestlife @codemonkeymike

Same is true for MacOS, of course. I have an old MacBook Air that needed to be converted to Linux once Apple stopped supporting it.