Great Linux migration: Window’s design mistakes
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Imagine a world where grandmas began installing Linux on their computers. If that time ever comes, I wouldn't be surprised. Windows has made some interesting design choices that has influenced the migration to Linux. From the Steam deck to personal computers, why are we moving back to an operating system once reserved for the most technical computer users?
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Linux was born
2:39 - Windows teeter totter
5:05 - A change in user preference
6:04 - Thanks Framer
7:41 - Linux consumer POV
8:28 - What makes Linux customizable?
10:33 - Ecosystem & safety
12:38 - Lessons
Sources
https://www.himthe.dev/blog/microsoft-to-linux
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003687018302898?via%3Dihub
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0
https://medium.com/@sahendra_/microslop-b0f4fde99fd6
https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/linux-file-permissions-explained
https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/mastering-linux-file-permissions-and-ownership
https://royalcdkeys.com/en-ca/blogs/news/linux-vs-windows-complete-guide
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Imagine a world where grandmas began installing Linux on their computers. If that time ever comes, I wouldn't be surprised. Windows has made some interesting design choices that has influenced the migration to Linux. From the Steam deck to personal computers, why are we moving back to an operating system once reserved for the most technical computer users?
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Linux was born
2:39 - Windows teeter totter
5:05 - A change in user preference
6:04 - Thanks Framer
7:41 - Linux consumer POV
8:28 - What makes Linux customizable?
10:33 - Ecosystem & safety
12:38 - Lessons
Sources
https://www.himthe.dev/blog/microsoft-to-linux
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003687018302898?via%3Dihub
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVI_smLgTY0
https://medium.com/@sahendra_/microslop-b0f4fde99fd6
https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/linux-file-permissions-explained
https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/mastering-linux-file-permissions-and-ownership
https://royalcdkeys.com/en-ca/blogs/news/linux-vs-windows-complete-guide