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To: dennisw

Director of IT here. One of the first things about computers I learned back in the 80’s is what computer you use and what O/S you use is relatively irrelevant. The principle consideration is what programs you want or need to run. Yes; some people are computer hobbyists and spending extra effort to do things as a learning experience motivates some people. Most people however just want to perform their tasks whether it is for work or pleasure.

As long as Windows is the easiest platform for performing those tasks it will remain the dominant O/S. Speculating on Windows 12 may be fun/interesting but without actual data is a waste of time for most people.


28 posted on 03/11/2026 8:20:04 AM PDT by MichaelRDanger
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To: MichaelRDanger; All

Agree!

And after 40 years Linux users still don’t get that, yet still act superior.

They are like Vegans- if you go out to dinner with a group and there is a vegan EVERYONE will know they’re a vegan and how great it is to be vegan and what they can or can’t eat and why you should be a vegan too and eww you still eat meat (looking down their nose)

I’ve written computer software for over 30 years in BOTH windows and Unix/Linux.

I get it that Linux is superior for things, but not when trying to show gramma how to use the computer when they can barely log in without showing them how, again.


32 posted on 03/11/2026 8:30:53 AM PDT by Mr. K (no i think 10%consequence of repealing obamacare is worse than obamacare itself.)
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