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  • Are you telling someone what they need to do to get windows, converting from Linux?

    I made it clear they support different things, even though there's significant overlap - and that means some of what Windows supports, Linux doesn't, which is critical info if you're switching from Windows to Linux. If someone were asking he reverse, I would likely tell them the reverse (if, for example, they were used to running a pi).

  • Interesting point, but when people want to switch, and they hear Linux can do everything that windows can, they will think that everything they can do on windows can be done on Linux. To make everyone happy, Linux must be a superset. That's a tough ask.

    Another thing Linux can't do: Run all hardware on many new computers.

    Not that much of a problem, just buy different hardware or wait - they'll address the works. But if someone just bought fancy new hardware, and wants to put Linux on it, there is a decent chance of running into sore spots, or of Linux not booting at all.

    That said, it would be pretty clear to say "Linux can't do everything windows can, and windows can't do everything Linux can. But for most cases, there's enough overlap that you'll be happy on Linux."

    Edit: wording, additional stuff

  • This is really important, I agree. Also, though, don't mix responsibility and fault. Fault is virtually irrelevant, and responsibility is ultimately "Am I going to be the one to respond to this?" Yes - you're responsible. No - you're not responsible.

    That said, others are in the same boat. If you don't take care of your own needs, they don't have to, either.

  • Not really involved in this conversation, but you are literally calling this guy a smuglord while smugly treating him like he's an idiot.

    The way you're using that meme looks like smug feelgood self-supporting blanket rejection of any argument as being from a 'smuglord'.

    Grow up. Live your communist dream, but if you try to shove it down someone's throat, particularly in an inapplicable situation, don't be surprised if you find yourself choking instead.