• Zucca@sopuli.xyz
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    1 year ago

    I’ve used Linux since about 2004 for personal use. On my homer server(s) and desktop. 95% of them Gentoo (stable). For my relatives I’ve installed some EL workstation distro. Especially my father needs a install-and-forget system, which Windows isn’t.

    But I do install and fix Windows PCs at my work. It’s because how Windows works (or rather not work) I get paid. That said, the more I use Windows the more I get frustrated with it.

    One of the worst things lately was the accidental activation of BitLocker. It got activated even when the user didn’t have Microsoft account (from where he/she would retrieve the encryption key to decrypt the data if Windows decides to lock the drive). “Oh I’m sorry, but because M$ fuckup your data is gone. Do you have backups? 😇” To avoid any BitLocker issues the secure boot should be disabled. BitLocker shouldn’t then be available for activation.

    Some of the frustrating sides of Windows can be avoided by using Pro version of Windows. But that’s simply not enough.

    IMO the only reason to use (suffer from) Windows is if you play some games that require it.

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      1 year ago

      My personal solution to that problem ist to not play those games. There’s plenty of stuff to play on Steam that runs fine on Linux.

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        1 year ago

        it started all with knowing a little bit of linux and applying for every position with linux in the description.

        Thanks. Gives me hope for the better.

        My job description may change soon. However, if it doesn’t, I may start doing exactly that - looking for a better job.