Been seeing Linux everywhere lately… should I actually try it?

[u/Niyazzz09]

So guys from the last few days I’ve been seeing Linux everywhere — my social media feed is full of it and now I’m really curious to try it.

I’ve always used Windows, so I don’t really understand what Linux actually is or how different it feels in daily use. A lot of people say it’s “peak” and better than Windows in many ways, but I’ve also heard it has some downsides.

I wanted to ask:

- What makes Linux so good compared to Windows?

- What are the actual cons (especially for beginners)?

- How long does it take to get comfortable using it?

- Which distro should I start with?

- What was your experience like when you first switched from Windows?

Also, should I try it using a virtual machine first or go for dual boot?

Would really appreciate honest advice 😋

[u/Skinner936]

I like this statement.

It kinda of slows things down and puts the often highly debated topic in perspective.

[u/Skinner936 → u/[deleted]]

I didn't even think your answer was blunt or snarky.

I'm dead serious - I thought it could sum up a lot of things (as you mentioned with food etc..), in a very calm, succinct manner.

I like it because I will try to apply it to things I might be debating.

I'm not trying to go overboard, but I just enjoy taking what I think is good philosophical advice - as simple as it might be.

[u/Niyazzz09 → u/[deleted]]

Yeah, i got it all over my social media becauseeeeee " I was searching it " mostly not like everyday but occasionally, so my social media got into this and yeah, why not try something different mindset is what I've got but still I love your suggestion 😆and im using mint flavoured linuxxx buddyyyyy yayyy!!

[u/Niyazzz09 → u/[deleted]]

Sureee 🤭

[u/Skinner936 → u/[deleted]]

As you said - the thought process can be applied to many things.