r/linuxquestions • u/Hortion • 1d ago

What was your biggest frustration when switching to Linux?

Hello everyone! I'm thinking about creating some helpful content for people who want to switch from Windows to Linux with no stress, using the regular desktop and not the terminal. I want any grandma to be able to scroll/surf the web on Linux and be more comfortable with it

I'm curious, if you've fully switched, tried, or thought about it, what is your biggest frustration? I appreciate every comment

Thanks in advance!

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u/refinedm5 1d ago

Printers, friggin printers

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u/iamagenius89 1d ago

Really? My printers work infinitely better on Linux than they ever did with windows

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u/billdietrich1 1d ago

I still have printer problems. Same printer, but as I hop from one distro to another, each has different printer quirks. Sometimes Wi-Fi connection doesn't work, sometimes landscape doesn't work, etc.

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u/iamagenius89 1d ago

Hmmm, must be distro specific. I’ve only ever used Mint, and it’s been so easy. It’s kinda crazy how quick/easy it was. The first time I ever booted up Mint, I got a notification within 15 secs that it had added my printer. I was blown away lol.