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Butbutbutbut Linux is not ready for desktop! I asked a stupid question in an Arch forum and they told me to RTFM! It does not support kernel level anti-cheat! Terminals are scary!
Etc, etc.
good I'm convinced. just one thing... which graphic design programs does it run natively?
figma
ok so it's useless
You jest but would you really install Arch on your grandmother’s PC?
When my wife's grandparents had to get a new computer they got upset about the new windows interface and the fact their old games didn't work, so I set them up with Linux and a DE that resembled XP (it's what they were familiar with), and I was able to get most of their games going.
They used it without issue until they died.
So you're saying Linux killed your wife's grandparents.
Linux is ideal for people who don't know how to use computers. I have installed Debian for lots of old people and kids. you set it up once and lock it down into users and all they need to do is click to open their web browser or email. kids pensioners and normies don't do anything on computers other than the occasional word processor document watching YouTube or Netflix or going on Facebook. the problems start when people know a little about computers and want to start installing stuff themselves.
Depends on her needs. If she uses it for Facebook, no problem, since I'll be admining her system anyways
Huh, thought you were mentioning only the cons.
Gods luck playing any of the biggest, most played games in the world without it.
Then I guess they don't exist.