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'I'll believe it when I see it': Windows 11 users are cynical about Microsoft's promises to fix the OS and stop pushing AI (www.techradar.com)
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[–] 37 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I think the best way to turn people on to Linux is to give them a bootable live USB, so they can try it out. Otherwise, they have no basis for comparison.

Too many people just accept whatever Microsoft gives them, shrug and think, "Well, I guess this is just the way computers are."

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  • [–] 7 points 6 months ago

    The best way from my perspective is to show them.

    At tech events and meetups, I'm showing them Linux.

    When my friends come over, I show them my self hosted solutions on a Linux.

    At work, where we use Macs, we talk about open-source, including Linux.

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  • [–] 3 points 6 months ago

    I like the idea, but unfortunately most PCs don't boot from USB out of the box. It requires a few easy steps, but this might just be enough for a lot of people not to try it.

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