🇨🇦 robyn 💜2d ago

alright my friends. this weekend. it's happening. the big desktop will go from #Windows to #Linux.

I've done a lot of prep work over the past few days (extracurricular file backups, a software audit,...), and I've been super happy with #PopOS on my old-a$$ laptop from grad school, so - I think I'm ready 🙌

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Dave Borghuis2d ago
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@robyn Switching to Linux is a bit of a gateway drug. You start for the privacy, but you stay for the freedom. It’s addictive in the best way possible—once you realise you actually own your computer again, there’s no going back.

#Linux #FOSS #Privacy #Tech #OpenSource #SwitchToLinux

Apr 2 at 3:44pmWeb
Show threadAndré Polykanine1d ago
@unknownuniverse @robyn Only if you have no disabilities. Remember that every time you write about positiveness of switching to Linux.
Show threadTheIPW1d ago
@menelion @robyn Accessibility is vital and Linux isn’t perfect yet. I use KDE, and Plasma 6.6 brought real improvements: a better on-screen keyboard on Wayland, color-blind filters, a magnifier that tracks the pointer, “Slow Keys” support, and a “Reduced Motion” toggle. KDE also supports screen readers and has an active community improving accessibility. It’s a work in progress, but the privacy and freedom gains still make it worth it.
Show threadAndré Polykanine1d ago
@unknownuniverse @robyn I'm totally blind, so from what you mentioned, only screen reader is relevant for me. And the state of accessibility for the blind on Linux is... well... far from being there, let's put it like this.
Show threadTheIPW1d ago
@menelion @robyn Thanks for sharing your perspective. I can only imagine how challenging it must be. You’re right, screen reader support on Linux still has a long way to go to truly meet the needs of blind users. It’s an area that definitely needs more focus and improvement. I hope the community keeps pushing hard to close that gap because everyone deserves equal access.