Probably like many of you i switched to Linux. I first used it in 2012 when i heard about it in School. Back then i used Ubuntu, but could not figure it out how to play my Games on CD, DVDs and Steam so i switched back to Windows.

Over the Years i often tried it out again but had various problems with it.

Now, thanks to the Trump Donald, i have a real reason to no longer use Microshaft Proudcts. Our Boycott!

So far i tried Linux Mint, KDE Neon, Kubuntu, ZorinOS, PopOS, Debian, Ubuntu, Xubuntu, Lubuntu, Gnu Guix, Fedora, OpenSUSE, Arch, Antergos. That is over 10 years.

What i found out:

  • i dont like gnome, i find the ui weird. xfce is too cobbled together imo and ugly, lxqt too.
  • i like kde and budgie
  • im currently on kubuntu and gnu guix :)

Linux is kind of hard coming from windows, but i wont switch back now. It is more than just using a OS, it is now a mindset: more independent Europa! Maybe i will even switch to OSS that is made by European Firms and Developers, afterall if i donate i want my money to stay in Europa.

  • Lazycog@sopuli.xyz
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    14 hours ago

    I’ve been using linux at work for years, but never installed a distro at home to replace my desktop before.

    Switched to linux mint at home last autumn and had 0 issues and love it!

    To be fair I knew my way around Debian already, but using linux with a desktop environment to replace my home setup posed some challenges that simply originate from being used to windows at home.

    I went with Linux Mint because I wanted my home desktop to work with minimal fiddling and I’m still really happy!

    Edit: words.

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      yeah i need to stick to a distribution longer. all the hopping (i didnt do much but still) is precious time lost.

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        Well atleast you know for certain what you like :)

        I would be curious to try other distros, but I’m way too happy with Linux Mint. Maybe one day :)