You don't need Linux to run mostly FOSS
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Part 2: Alternative apps to empower older versions of macOS or Windows
  • Cris@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    4 hours ago

    I feel this kind of messaging is infinitely more effective in reaching new people than all the linux stuff aimed at people who made the switch comfortably 30+ years ago from a position of a fair bit of technical competence

    Thanks for posting this for anyone who might have been overwhelmed at the prospect of installing a new OS altogether, but was interested and wanted to find ways to dip their toes in the water or take baby steps :)

      • Cris@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        1 hour ago

        Its always nice seeing your posts around sunshine, if you celebrate it I hope you have a lovely Christmas. If you don’t, or celebrate something else, I hope your day is lovely all the same ❤️

  • mech@feddit.org
    20·
    6 hours ago

    The only downside of Linux is that it isn’t supported by some proprietary software people might need.
    If you already use open source software, what’s the point in running Windows?

    • Cris@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      4 hours ago

      That its a familiar operating system that people know how to use and dont need to learn how to install, and doesn’t come with new challenges to figure out or the occasional issue they won’t know how to resolve

      For those of us who have been using linux for ages and had the technical ability to make the switch its easy to forget how daunting that can be for an average end user who just wants their computer to work when they need it to and ignore any of the finer details

      I think there’s value in speaking to folks who might have an interest in Foss but are intimidated to take the leap to linux outright, and remind folks they can always try new programs within the familiar environment of their existing os :)

  • sorghum@sh.itjust.works
    19·
    6 hours ago

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    Headline reaction: Oh, I wonder if this is about using a desktop BSD?

    After reading: It’s about an app repo for Windows and many of the apps you can get on Windows.

  • Mugita Sokio@lemmy.todayEnglish
    1·
    4 hours ago

    That seems to be a bit misinformed. There are some pieces of software that work on Linux, but just stick with FOSS, even if you download it yourself off of the internet (from the official sites too).