Randy mentions how it feels like 2006 all over again in the tech world, when it comes to Linux.
Is it 2006 all over again?
My first time diving into Linux was probably around 2006 when I witnessed how terribly Microsoft handled Windows Vista. It felt like a bloated carcass on top of most computer hardware. It has so many hardware incompatibilities. It sucked!
There are already a ton of videos up ahead of the Windows 11 launch talking about upgrading to Linux instead of Windows 11.
For as big of a company as Microsoft is, you’d think they could handle things better. It’s kind of embarrassing - Mentioning that it’s a repeat of the “Windows 8 Disaster”. I think of it as more of the Vista disaster. I don’t think 8 was all that terrible.
What Linux distributions do I recommend?
After running Linux Mint solid https://linuxmint.com/ for a few years, I cannot pass up recommending it.
Pop!_OS by System76 - Rock solid, supports systems with NVIDIA chips if needed, but will run find on most systems. It’s a lighter install, and allows you to browse their shop to determine the extras you want to install.
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