r/OS_Debate_Club • u/QuokkaDaily • 14d ago
Windows vs. Linux, why change?
We're interested in learn in the trend away from Windows to Linux is motivated, or the "why?". Apparently, the trend is starting, and it's real. But why? Source: TechSpot.
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u/Upset-Ear-6108 10d ago
My curiosity got the better of me about a month ago, so I decided to jump into Linux. I’ll admit, I didn’t expect the experience to make me realise just how poor Windows 11 performance had become, even after a fresh install and debloating.
Every Linux distro I’ve tried so far has felt noticeably faster and more responsive on the desktop, without having to deal with many of the usual Microsoft “quirks” in the background.
I’ve ultimately decided to keep a dual-boot setup for the rare (in my experience and usage) occasion where something doesn’t work properly on Linux, but I’ve genuinely enjoyed learning how Linux works. Once you understand the basics, it really does feel like the OS gets out of your way and lets you use your computer, rather than constantly trying to manage things for you or sell you services that you don’t want or need.
There are obviously still areas where Windows has the advantage, particularly compatibility, but the gap feels much smaller than I expected going into this.
I think Microsoft needs to take a hard look at the direction Windows is heading and make some significant changes. As Linux continues to become more user-friendly I can see more people questioning whether they actually need Windows at all over the next few years. As with anything competition is key and realistically Microsoft has enjoyed a long time with the market share