I love Linux, but I can't quit Windows
5 hours ago
- #Productivity Tools
- #Linux vs Windows
- #Technology Friction
- The author has been switching between Linux and Windows for twenty years, frequently returning to Windows due to reliability issues.
- Linux is admired for its association with high-performing developers, but switching to it hasn't improved the author's productivity, possibly reflecting procrastination.
- Recent Linux experiences include unexplained slow website loading and a frozen update tool, leading to distrust despite using vanilla installations.
- Windows annoyances are predictable and quickly dismissed, while Linux problems are unpredictable and can consume significant time to resolve.
- Microsoft's changes to Windows and apps like VS Code and Notepad are seen as trust-breaking, yet Windows remains more functional for daily use.