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    Windows VS Linux (lemmy.world)
    submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
     
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    [–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (7 children)

    Okay I’m a big supporter of Linux but this is misinformation.

    Windows 11 LTSC install was the easiest install I’ve ever done, even easier than mint (or as easy).

    The image I used even asked me the username when I was creating the bootable usb so I would save some time.

    It also let me opt out of data collection and the rest of the bloatware.

    Came with office and it was pre activated.

    Now, if only that’s what Microsoft offered their mainstream consumer…

    Edit: I don’t understand the downvotes. My last sentence does point out that Microsoft doesnt intentionally make it easier but imo we shouldn’t circle jerk by just claiming things that can easily be false.

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    [–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago

    If you are good with a slightly more complicated install process and don't need access to Windows tools (like Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc), you can run Linux on bare metal to access the full potential of your hardware without any overhead from virtualization or emulation.

    -microsoft

    [–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

    Stupid list leaves off the most popular linux install and puts that fringe one in.

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    [–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago (6 children)

    The windows one seems exaggerated until you try to set it up with a regular local account.

    Setting up a scratch install VM is such a pain.

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    [–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

    So by linux, you mean not every open OS? Can we add freebsd? Not the easiest but lots of users willing to help on a forum post.

    [–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago

    difficulity

    The difficulity of spelling difficulity is very difficulit.

    [–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago (2 children)

    Fedora takes 0 brain power to install.

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