Linux is good now

kept by eddie jan 03

The HN discussion reveals that while Linux desktop has made significant strides in usability and gaming, it still faces compatibility hurdles and a steep learning curve for non-technical users.

Microsoft forced me to switch to Linux
A long-time Windows user details switching to Linux due to Microsoft's increasing bloat, forced updates, and AI integration, finding greater control and stability.
also on Steam, #linux, Microsoft, #tech-community, #user-experience
Eight Software Markets AI That Will Transform Differently
AI coding tools will transform eight distinct software markets differently, with strong Jevons effects in internal tools and gaming but weak or no effects in enterprise SaaS and safety-critical systems.
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At Dropbox pre-IPO, the company itself used Google Docs instead of its own product, despite working on file collaboration features.
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I'm brave enough to say it: Linux is good now, and if you want to feel like you actually own your PC, make 2026 the year of Linux on (your) desktop
After years of frustration with Windows bloat and ads, the author finds modern Linux distros like Bazzite finally easy and pleasant enough to recommend for a 2026 desktop switch.
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