I hate Windows and I’m very much aware that we should avoid it if possible. I have been using Linux Slackware then Debian for decades, but since I’m a tech guy and it’s “what I do”, I help if possible. However I warn anyone asking for help with Windows that I don’t like it, it may cost more, there are other alternatives, this is not what I prefer, and I’m gonna bitch and whine. And over the years I have successfully convinced a few people asking my help, to use Linux. Usually I just install LMDE for people that only do light stuff, and it makes helping them so much easier.
In that case the person is running a business, with accounting software that runs only on Windows. Outlook and Office are also huge tethers and switching to Linux was not really an option for now. Maybe in the future. Maybe Windows 11 will prove to be more problems than its worth and we’ll try run the accounting software in wine and find solutions to the Office addiction. But so far the easiest course is unfortunately to try Win 11 first, try to debloat it, and… see.
I hate Windows and I’m very much aware that we should avoid it if possible. I have been using Linux Slackware then Debian for decades, but since I’m a tech guy and it’s “what I do”, I help if possible. However I warn anyone asking for help with Windows that I don’t like it, it may cost more, there are other alternatives, this is not what I prefer, and I’m gonna bitch and whine. And over the years I have successfully convinced a few people asking my help, to use Linux. Usually I just install LMDE for people that only do light stuff, and it makes helping them so much easier.
In that case the person is running a business, with accounting software that runs only on Windows. Outlook and Office are also huge tethers and switching to Linux was not really an option for now. Maybe in the future. Maybe Windows 11 will prove to be more problems than its worth and we’ll try run the accounting software in wine and find solutions to the Office addiction. But so far the easiest course is unfortunately to try Win 11 first, try to debloat it, and… see.