There are always stories of people installing Linux on their parents computer to provide them a more secure and stable operating system, seems interesting to share experiences.

Edit: I’m assuming that parents are okay with the changes, or do not care. Obviously do not force anyone to switch OS if they don’t want to.

  • Fubarberry@ani.social
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    5 months ago

    I’m heavily considering it. My parents are on windows 7 and don’t want to use windows 10/11. Right now I’m leaning towards ZorinOS

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      5 months ago

      In my opinion everything after Windows 7 progressively got worse. Windows 7 (with some exceptions) was about as good as Windows got.

      If their computer is secure and they’re still happy with it, I’m not sure I would poke that bear. I’m glad that a newer versions of Windows aren’t a consideration.

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        5 months ago

        I hate Windows with a passion, but when forced to at work, Windows 7 is the only thing I would consider. Until they allowed me to switch fully over to Mac that is:-). (Linux was not an available option.) Hey, maybe one day Microsoft will make something that is somewhat good like… hehe I can’t even finish that sentence with a straight face:-P.