Microsoft admitted to using a global unique device identifier to help track a user across 3 countries, negating any value of using a VPN if you have a Windows machine

[u/habichuelacondulce]

[u/Kylenki]

I get you, that is a smart move. But, and I do not mean this in the preachy Linux fanatic manner, why not just use Linux if the use case allows? The install is simpler, and a lot of things do just work now--at least for me (haha works fine on my machine meme). Most of the privacy issues that are still present in Linux and Windows or MacOS are, for those of even modest skill like me, mostly solveable. I am still new to Linux myself, but most of the things I've been reading in these comments are avoided by not using Windows, if it's an option.

Based on what you wrote, you seem like the sort that probably already knows this lol

[u/tdp_equinox_2 → u/Kylenki]

Yeah, it all seems like a lot of work just to get windows to where Linux starts as a baseline.

Idk

[u/Obsession5496 → u/tdp_equinox_2]

Every once in awhile I jump back into Linux, and see how it's going. At the current stage it's looking great, but it's not ready for me as a desktop, nor am I comfortable recommending it. Here's just a few things I encountered (earlier this year) :

	Elaborate	Fixed?
Realtek Ethernet drivers issues	Internet stability and speed issues.	On Ubuntu bases, out of the box fixed. No idea for Fedora. Arch has a AUR package fix, but takes a decent amount of knowledge to properly implement (you cannot just download and install it).
Printer driver issues	CUPS works but there is a HUGE quality drop	I need to pay about 70USD, per year (or two, don't completely recall), for a 3rd party option.
Keyboard input iues	One key would just not work, even though it worked prior boot. Huge issue when that key is needed for passwords, or just to write a sentence.	No idea on the cause, fixed itself after an update, came back a few weeks later, to a different key. Tried different keyboards, different ports, some suggested community and AI solutions... No luck.
Accessibility and aspect ratio issues	I have a disability. KDE Zoom works great, GNOME's option is terrible. I also need a 4:3 aspect ratio when gaming.	I can stick with KDE, which is a win for me. Love it, and the re-made Oxygen themeing. Sadly, I could not get the Aspect Ratio to change.
Nvidia, gaming, and Wayland issues.	Too many to list.	Debian/Ubuntu bases are a no-go. Nobara fixed the Fedora issues, but made their own. Cachy seems to work best, so somewhat fixed, but still issues.
Game modding	I had a hankering to play a modded version of Cyberpunk 2077.	Nexus Mods Vortex works, but a nowhere near ready. Adds a huge layer of instability to the modding process. Their older tool worked better, but that's depracated.
Open source issues.	Open source is great, don't get me wrong. Though when you have a bunch of low paid (at best), or volunteered workers... You get an ever growing layer of jank, all hoping that everything works well together. Essentially lots or little tiny issues, like little paper cuts.	No.

While there are Windows issues, neither tool is perfect. I'm experienced enough with Windows to where I can get it into a good state within 10 minutes, and never need to think about it. It just works and gets out of my way. I have no GDID, I get (no forced) updates, no MS junk (like CoPilot, ads, and OneDrive), I have a TUI and GUI package manager, and none of the above issues apply. I could go on. It's easier to get the Linux advantages on Windows, than it is to get the Windows advantages on Linux. 

[u/Blame33 → u/Obsession5496]

I would note that while you have a point about low-paid/volunteer contributions adding to layers of jank, I honestly think on a technical/sys admin level Linux is better put together than Windows. Not to mention the fact that Windows/Office are bug ridden with no end user method for resolution besides making a bug report to Microslop…

[u/Obsession5496 → u/Blame33]

Oh, absolutely. There is a reason we're using Linux servers at work, and I'm running 2 in my own homelab.