5 Reasons NOT to Switch to Linux

Long story short....Linux is only good and suitable for programmers.....for gaming, graphic design and motion graphic, windows wins this one with the valuable apps that the free alt on linux will never be able to reach....i wanna fully switch to linux so bad i love it but can't cuz my whole work is based on the adobe products and i didn't find a single good alternative for them so i'm dual booting which i hate it

To get the best of both worlds I just dualboot Windows 10 and Ubuntu

Simple linux is a piece of *

yeah I don't want more headaches... macOS and win is enough nightmares. truth is, every os have pros and cons, but with Linux.... lots of cons

oh and the Linux community called me a I quote a sucking wins boyis I left the discord/form right away lol

I use both, but I prefer Linux. I just got a System76 laptop a week ago, onto which I promptly installed Kubuntu, and after a bit of tweaking, it works like a dream. Best laptop I've ever had. I still have to use Windows, though. I'm a photographer in my spare time, and I have yet to find a replacement (note I said "replacement," not "alternative") for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. So I have to keep Windows around for that purpose.

i love linux i switched to it and its much easier than windows

There is no substitute for Microsoft Excel which is good enough. Entire financial system of the world depends on it lol

Unfortunately Best GPUs are provided by Nvidia

If you value your time and don’t want to spend your life fixing things, don’t switch to linux. Use WSL if you need any specific Linux tools or use a VM. Too much BS still with getting games working, for day to day use it’s ok but if you have Windows or MacOS you will have a better experience even if you give up a little privacy or telemetry to Apple or MS.

I am A Linux user. I Have no problems

Well when microsoft has been making crappy unusable software for decades, it's time to switch especially with windows 10 being so convoluted. I've been using Windows since 95, and I'm done troubleshooting problems every time I wanna run anything new or old because microsoft can't figure out how to make something that works for more than a day. Installing linux as my main OS on all my computers, with no partitions for a windows boot, I need to HDD space for software that works

While it's true that Windows is kind of free for personal use, you might want to consider that if you use it in a commercial environment, you have to pay for a pro license. And that's not everything - you just get that license for one PC (sometimes only for one hard drive) - so if your HDD breaks or you swap some other component - you need to buy a Windows license again.
Also, when Windows support ends, you need to buy another version (so far Windows 11 is free for Windows 10 owners but that might change).

It might not be too much money, but Linux is always free for any usage environment and that's one fewer thing to think about (Unless your employees are really used to Windows and can't live without it)

So what I've gathered from this, is that NVidia is racist against Linux.

Time to burn NVidia down and remove their key employees for such a heinous crime.

show fish please?

well since my laptop dosent support windows 11 even know ITS A GAMING LAPTOP im going to have to

Pro Tip for Linux enthusiasts: Never buy a NVidia graphics card.

nice content

The way I see it the 3 big issues with Linux for daily use are:
-Lack of software (as you touched on, regardless if it's only 1 thing you need. For me as a mining engineer, none of the software is available on Linux. So it makes little sense to use windows for work and then have to switch for pleasure. Lets not forget the business world runs on MS Office 365)
-Windows and mac by-in-large 'Just work.' Sure there are problems form time to time. But the number of times I've spent an evening playing windows vs Linux Terminal commands is rather stark...
-Games. doesn't matter if all but 1 of the games you like to play works. if 1 doesn't, then why bother.

There's a reason the big Linux's houses (Red Hart and Suse) focus their attention on the server and HPC space. That's where Linux's flexibility and customisability really come into focus. It's also where the money is. And with that money comes real tech support and service.

In my opinion it will take the actions of a Government to decide to decouple itself from MS to force greater focus into a Linux Desktop. China, Russia or N. Korea being the likely candidates. If they mandate that there governments and educational institutes are to use a specific Linux distro (likely one they've had a hand in developing.) Then the software will follow. But as yet that hasn't happened.

I could not agree more with these 5 points. I confess that from the beginning of the video I was angry, but as you explained the considerations I got over my anger and I understood that yes, there are people, like my own father, who do not have time or patience to try Linux or solve problems with drivers, applications and repositories (even so I lent him a netbook with only AntiX installed so he can adapt himself :) Excellent video!

If you want to be a slave to Microsoft, don't switch to Linux :))

If it doesn't have adobe CC I can't make the switch. Thanks for the very helpful info! I'm happy I clicked this video first when doing my research.

odd comment but the only reason I have not switched to linux is minecraft bedrock, because all my friends are on bedrock. but there is an app for that! thx linux

As for me, I tried Linux for the first time last year on November, and I actually liked and disliked it at the same time. While I did overall enjoy the positive aspects, I sadly cannot access my external, Samsung PSSD T7 drive, (in other words, view the files I've stored inside) since its incompatible with Linux and there is no Linux version for VideoProc yet. Basically the Samsung PSSD T7 fails to be detected on Linux. And combined with that, the portable SSD drive is password detected.

As soon as Linux becomes more friendly for gaming (granted, this is more so an issue with developers neglecting it), I'm immediately switching to Linux, probably PopOS, Mint or just Ubuntu.

Not looking for anything fancy, just want a simple OS without bloatware, corporate prying or anti-consumer practices.
If the anti-cheat issue gets fixed, that would be the thing to make me finally jump over.

I prefer to save things to cloud storage, so I typically just use online things, like Google docs, so a lack of downloadable apps isn't really an issue for me, the less I have to install onto my hdd, the better imo, can save that storage for something else.
Like I said, I don't want any unnecessary bloatware filling my storage up, especially since a lot of it I now baked into Win10/11 and can't be removed without risking damage.

I would love to switch to Linux. I want an operating system that's easy to use, free of spyware, and that will run well, even on an old computer. As an experiment, I installed Mint onto an old laptop I was no longer using to see how it would work for me. Here are the results of my experiment and four more reasons not to make the switch:
1) The computer's track pad is now hyper sensitive. When I try to scroll up or down with my two fingers, the screen shoots up or down and I loose my place.
2) A friend sent me a pdf--a full page. When I print it, it's only 4" by 6" or 5" by 7". When I try to adjust the printer controls to make it full-size, what I get is utterly illegible. When I print it from my main laptop, it's full-size and clear.
3) There are some programs with versions for Apple and Windows, but no version for Linux. Sometimes, there is no substitute program, such as the software for my digital camera. Perhaps I could use the Windows version. However, Wine, as you noted, doesn't always work and this is a case in point. (I actually knew this before I installed Mint.) So I tried Virtual Box. I can't get it to work. I have no idea what the problem might be. No digital photos for me.
4) The latest is that I would like to use Brave browser. I got an error message when I tried to download it from the Mint repository. I also couldn't download it from the website. There is a list of what appear to be terminal commands, which I tried (I've never had to use terminal commands before--they all look Chinese to me), but no dice. Strangely, I had no trouble downloading and using Brave on my Apple. I also use Firefox, which I also like, but if I want to browse the internet on my Mint computer, it's going to by Firefox or nothing.
So this is the end of my Mint experiment. It's a complete failure. Mint, like some others which have been recommended to me, is advertised as "working straight out of the box", so it's probably me. You say the specific distribution isn't all that important, but I am left with trying some others. Some, which have been highly recommended are Zorin, Pop, and Kdeneon. Somehow, I'm left with the feeling that I will need a private tutor to sit next to me and hold my hand. Has anyone else had such experiences?

They should'nt switch to Linux because they barely are people (Proconsul grandsons).

Honestly I didn’t use Microsoft office even when I was daily driving windows… libre office has always worked fine for me

Just use a vm with gpu passthrough

I like linux, but desktop linux never really convinced me. I am still on Windows and use WSL2 for certain things. But what I really like atm is getting into how to manage and run servers on linux

The main reason why I don’t like using Linux is because some games are frustrating to run. I’ll try out SteamOS 3 when I get my Steam Deck but if it doesn’t work well then I’ll be wiping it for Windows.

very little works on Linux, I could not even get Gimp to work, My hope is to resolve it is to put things on an external hard drive..

This guy has hit the nail on the head. The reason people don't use Linux is there is always a "work around " this may or may not work.

Oh you nailed it - You have to be willing to learn! It dismays me how many people don't have the time or desire to do so.

I used Linux long time ago and oh boy, saying it was problematic is an understatement. USB 3, printers, Office x.x. I think it is made for devs for devs. I tried Libre Office and Open Office, NEITHER HAVE A GOOD DICCIONARY or even basic Spanish support, and this is in 2023.

I use Linux not because it's free but because Microsoft loves to say "Your PC doesn't mean our system requirements"... Linux can run on anything, I have a pretty beefy mini PC as my main computer with latest CPU and GPU : Ryzen 9 7940HS 8C/16T 5.2GHz, 64GB RAM DDR5 5600MHz, Radeon 780M Integrated GPU(as fast as a GTX 1060 but with latest technologies and drivers, enough for me) and with Linux I'm sure I can keep it for more than 7 years.

Why SOME people should not switch to Linux? You mean... why the HUGE MAJORITY shouldn't switch to Linux? Your 5 reasons prove it.

yep these 5 reasons are true. I had a terrible experience with wine! I swear I had to spend 3 hours to learn it, and in the end, it didn't even work. Proton it's another story, but just for games.. I tried on software, didn't play well. Linux it's getting better but... has a long way to go.

Learning the file structure in Linux won't be a problem cause the biggest benefit is you get to use a / instead of the damn \ which is so uncomfortable.

i didnt even try linux and im in love with it, 100% better then windows!

If you have a life, therefore have better things to do, than learning the damn Linux terminal, to have to stand weeks of insults from the "nice", stuck up, snobbish Linux community anyway, even a whole Mac with MacOS is a much better investment for you. Linux is for geeks who have a typing obsession, not people with better things to do with their time. Personally, I'm sick and tired of Windows myself, but am waiting for a polished up enough Android x86 to switch. If so many decades PC Linux distro developers aren't getting people simply do not want to use the stupid terminal, they're not gonna get it. All of this talk about Linux giving you the freedom of what you want, but when it comes to the most important issue why nobody wants to use it, the terminal, screw you! "Thou shalt earn thou worthiness of thou distro by typing thou ass off in the sacred terminal, heathen!" No. Nobody wants to type in your stupid terminal. In fact, tons of IT experts don't give a crap for the Linux terminal!

5 reasons not to switch to Linux
* Learning Curve: There's a learning curve associated with using Linux, especially compared to familiar operating systems like Windows.
* Software Compatibility: Some software, particularly creative applications and games, might not be readily available or function perfectly on Linux.
* Hardware Compatibility: While Linux has improved driver support, there's a chance specific hardware components might not have compatible drivers.
* Lack of Technical Support: Troubleshooting issues might require relying on online forums and communities for help, unlike phone or in-person support for other systems.
* Fragmented Ecosystem: There are many different Linux distributions (distros), and software compatibility can vary between them.

Why?
* Cost: While Linux is free, Windows 10 can also be obtained for free with limitations.
* Applications: Some popular applications, like Adobe After Effects and Microsoft Office, lack good alternatives on Linux.
* Gaming: The Linux gaming experience is improving, but there are compatibility issues with anti-cheat software and popular titles.
* Time and Patience: Troubleshooting hardware and software can be more time-consuming on Linux.
* Hardware Issues: Drivers can be a challenge, especially for Nvidia graphics cards.

Sadly there is barely any vr support on Linux... I'm just lucky that's the only reason I have to dualboot, since I mostly deal with programming.

Oh yeah, Arch btw

the windoze watermark is super annoying if you game, it shows through games. Not an option. Windows is handy to keep around for games and the odd stuff. Dual boot way to go. Only windoze I can stand now is the Ghostspectre isos.

Pop OS is even better now. Just installed it and it had a strange 'feature', ALT - ESC to switch between game and desktop does not work :O "Fixed" it by installing KDE Plasma and using ctrl + F9

I hate this type of take I am autistic and adhd so Linux scratches the little part of my brain to problem solve I feel like it’s giving people discouraged to use great software

Next week we will be taking a deep dive into Solus and the Budgie desktops environment including benchmarking! It was going to go up this week, but I was having some issues with my NVIDIA card. Thus inspiring this video. 🐧