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    Trying Linux after using Windows for decades (i.imgflip.com)
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    [–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 42 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    I've been on Linux Mint for two weeks now AND I LOVE IT. It feels like computing from back in 2010, just the way I like it.

    [–] Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone 33 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    Straight up it reminds of of being back on Windows 7 and it's so goddamn cozy to be back there

    [–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 16 points 5 months ago

    It's glorious, and as more people are driven off Windows by MS's shady practices, Linux is only going to get better and better.

    [–] NutWrench@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

    (re: learning curve) I'm actually enjoying the process of learning a whole new OS that isn't constantly getting in my way. I like having software that's logically designed, like a Word Processor (Libre Writer) that actually has the "Print" button right on the main screen and hasn't buried it at the bottom of a sub-menu that's not even on the menu bar.

    [–] tempest@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 months ago

    Heh logically designed Linux software might not be as abundant as you think but you'll get used it.

    [–] Asidonhopo@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (4 children)

    Since Mint is a derivative of Ubuntu, are you being asked to pay for security updates? Using Ubuntu right now and looking to switch soonish

    [–] DerisionConsulting@lemmy.ca 16 points 5 months ago

    Mint doesn't ask for you to pay

    [–] 0ddysseus@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

    Is this happening on Ubuntu, or are people just saying it might happen cos they don't trust canonical?

    Also, Mint Debian edition exists and works just fine. I have it on a brand new Intel laptop

    [–] Asidonhopo@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

    I remembered reading about it happening soon (?) for certain kinds of security updates (?) somewhere but it's almost 2am here and I'm having difficulty googling a reliable and thorough source but it sounds like users will have to subscribe to Ubuntu Pro to get certain kinds of update, although it might be free under certain circumstances.

    I don't know, Ubuntu has treated me well the last decade but I'm willing to explore other distros if it seems like it'll be unnecessarily commericalized. Will read up more in the morning.

    [–] metaldream@sopuli.xyz 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

    Ubuntu Pro is free for personal use

    [–] Asidonhopo@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

    Good to know, thanks. I would have googled it eventually.

    [–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

    Hi there.

    And no. I haven't been aske dto pay for any updates.