Hi! Thanks for reading.

I’m sure all of us Linux users revel in the countless articles coming out about the enshittification of Windows, reporting on how Microslop is utilizing more and more vibe coding, transforming PCs into rental clients, and more.

While I’m happy to call myself a Kubuntu-ist, many of my family members still daily drive Windows 11 on their PCs. I can only imagine how their UX is declining day over day.

This makes me want them to witness the freedom of Linux!

So, what are your easiest ways to set up dual boot between W11 and your favorite distro?

Seems like a GUI would be best for non-tech savvy people. Something like rEFInd or Clover (I come from the Steam Deck dual boot world, and am somewhat familiar with this one).

Are there any risks with changing the default Windows Boot Manager? I’ve heard that Windows updates can mess things up, but that if you install Windows first, that can save some headache down the road.

Bonus if you have a favorite distro for non-tech savvy people that needs minimal configuration!

  • gustofwind@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    9 hours ago

    No they won’t you’re just projecting and should leave them alone

    You’re clearly desperate to proselytize the greatness of Linux when you should instead just enjoy it yourself and if they want to switch they’ll ask you in the future

    • Resonosity@lemmy.dbzer0.comOPEnglish
      4·
      9 hours ago

      No they won’t

      It’s quite funny how you know what’s best for my family. Kindly, fuck off with that.

      You’re clearly desperate

      If I was desperate, I’d go ahead and switch their PCs to Linux without consulting the top Lemmy instance about how to make the transition seamless and easy. Real 5Head move

      if they want to switch

      This is assuming normies like my family even know that there are alternatives other than MacOS.

      I want to get ahead of that curve, and show them options.

      This comment is antithetical to my entire post.

      • gustofwind@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        9 hours ago

        Yeah because your conduct is likely to make them and others think poorly of Linux when it’s eagerly foisted upon them by a plucky nerd

        So it’s important to tell people like you to relax and let your family voluntarily come to you asking for Linux instead of enthusiastically try to convert them