im a windows user myself,i dont like linux nor use it. but i did use it before (pop os).

so im intersed in knowing why some people like it.

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    Because of everything.

    I can chose however I want it to be and behave. It won’t nag me, it won’t show me ads, my hardware will receive support for ages, it consumes less resources, it’s more responsive, I don’t need to update any drivers, it uses less disk space, installing apps is easier, changing settings is easier, backups are easier, zero maintenance , it’s reliable, it’s free and open source and it uses the same Kernel that the world runs and relies on.

    I’m 42, since I was less than 8 years old until now I’ve used:

    • DOS
    • Windows 3.11, 95, Me, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
    • MacOS 8.1, 9, OSX 10 - 10.11

    Linux:

    • Mandrake
    • Mandriva
    • Ubuntu
    • POP OS
    • Elementary
    • Manjaro
    • Endeavour
    • Debían
    • Zorin
    • Mint
    • Fedora
    • Aurora
    • Bazzite
    • Vanilla

    That said the only thing I dislike is that my kids can’t play EA’s FC26 or Epic’s Fortnite because those companies chose to actively not support Linux on purpose. Those games are predatory gambling casinos disguised as games, but still… I wish I could have the choice to play or not play them.

    But that’s a small price to pay for everything I get in return.

    I’ve been running Bazzite for 2 years now. For me, it’s honestly the best computing experience I’ve ever had. I’m very happy with it and I feel joy using it every single day, I’m in love.