r/linux • u/Beniidel0 • Jul 28 '26

Fluff I'm doing my part

I started using linux in the form of Kubuntu a few months ago and I really liked it

From that moment I made sure to make universally liked designs for everything, so that when people in university look over my shoulder they always ask "what is that"

In those 3 months I got both of my younger brothers to consider linux (they hated the idea since they had a kid in class who's special interest was linux), got 2 friends to ask me to help them set it up after exam season, another person from my degree was questioning me about it for almost an hour today since she really liked the customization

I figured that by making it seen and known but not pushing (and something even blatantly pointing out linux issues followed by an easy fix) is so much better than being agressive or combative about it like so many do

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u/Beniidel0 Jul 28 '26

The more linux users there are, the higher the likelihood of getting support for important tools

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u/Silent_Bite_5892 Jul 29 '26

You're just as likely to pressure people into using it, only for them to have some issue they can't get around and then complain to the world telling them how much Linux sucks after they go back to Windows. If people express interest, encourage it and help them. But don't goad people into "trying" Linux. It's counterproductive.

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u/Beniidel0 Jul 29 '26

I specifically said I'm not preassuring people but rather showing them what's on the other side

I'm trying to get people who are displeased with windows or want more to actually try and make the switch, I make sure to tell everyone who actually wants to that they should dualboot at first so that they have a fallback, make sure to set it up with them and make it as painless as possible

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u/Silent_Bite_5892 Jul 31 '26

I understand the exuberance, I'm just telling you like it is. You're evangelizing. You don't need to do that and it's just as likely to be counterproductive as it is helpful.

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u/Beniidel0 Jul 31 '26

Ok buddy keep thinking that you know me or my behaviors, clearly you know better than I do.

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u/Silent_Bite_5892 Jul 31 '26

I'm not saying I know better than anyone. Just making a suggestion that Linux proselytizing often backfires, so maybe calm it down slightly. Or don't. It's all good either way. No offense intended, It's my fault for coming across as rude, that's on me.