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submitted 9 months ago by Lettuceeatlettuce@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

I'm visiting my parents for the holidays and convinced them to let me switch them to Linux.

They use their computer for the typical basic stuff; email, YouTube, Word, Facebook, and occasionally printing/scanning.

I promised my mom that everything would look the same and work the same. I used Linux Mint and customized the theme to look like Windows 10. I even replaced the Mint "Start" button with the Windows logo.

So far they like it and everything runs great. Plus it's snappier now that Windows isn't hogging all the system resources.

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[-] django@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Different people have different workflows. Documents is something I create using LaTeX and Emacs Org Mode. I have almost no use for things like word processors. I spend most of my day in a text editor and using windows would slow Emacs down. I don't expect everyone to work like I do, so you should not assume that everyone uses word processors for their work. Libreoffice Writer is totally sufficient for the rare occurences in which I want to use one. I am the only Linux user at my workplace, all the others use Windows or MacOS and so far I have never used anything except Linux in my professional life. If you need specific features from word, excel or need to install Photoshop or games, I understand your need for a different operating system. My needs are different, I need a system which I can adapt to my wishes.

[-] trivial_wannabe@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago
[-] django@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

This is a fantastic video, a coworker was reminded of me immediately , when he watched it. 😂

Also: welcome and have fun participating with your new account. 🙂

[-] hollunder@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 9 months ago

Respect for the dedication! And welcome on Lemmy!

[-] TCB13@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

With that I agree.

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