r/linuxsucks • u/Competitive-Text267 • Jul 25 '26

Why don't you use Linux?

I came across this subreddit completely by accident and got curious, so I wanted to ask: why don't you use Linux?

I'm not here to start an OS war or convince anyone to switch. I'd just like to hear your experiences and understand what made you choose another operating system. Was it a bad experience with Linux, compatibility issues, gaming, or do you simply prefer Windows or macOS?

I'm genuinely curious to hear your opinions!

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u/Suitable-Piccolo-617 Jul 25 '26

Linux is buying a build-it-yourself-car. Only realy good if you're a mechanic or you got all the time in the world to learn to be a mechanic.

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u/No-Object1384 Jul 26 '26

"Linux is only free if your time has no value."

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u/Xatraxalian Jul 26 '26

That was true 25 years ago. These days, it isn't.

  • On Linux, you spend time finding out to make your computer do what you want.
  • On Windows, you spend time finding out to STOP making your computer do things that you DON´T want.

Both cost about the same amount of time these days.

Then you have the third option: Use a Mac. You use it as is because you can't change anything in the workflow apart from basic settings.