Koos ❌Apr 17, 2017

I'm thinking of moving to #ubuntu because I'm tired of Windows updates breaking basic hardware support, e.g. wifi disconnects, USB devices not working, touchpad crashing. Honest #linux users: would I have similar issues with Linux?

I'm afraid there things would be even worse because fewer people use it and it will be harder to find solutions.

Show threadGarrett LeSage
@koos It's possible those are hardware issues, but you can test out most major distros (Fedora, openSUSE, Ubuntu) with a live desktop from a USB stick to see how it works for you. (Of course, booting from USB is slow and it's not an optimal experience, but you can verify hardware works and try things out without repartitioning & installing.)
Apr 17, 2017 at 2:06pmWeb
Show threadKoos ❌Apr 17, 2017
@garrett I'm considering this for a new laptop and that is actually a good idea: I could take a USB stick to a local computer store and just try it if they let me!