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What are the silliest reasons people have given you for not wanting to try Linux? (no.lastname.nz)

submitted 10 hours ago by cm0002@no.lastname.nz to c/linux@programming.dev

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The best one I've ever heard is they like the Microsoft wallpapers. Yes i told them you can use them on linux too. But they argued with me that they wouldn't be compatible.

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[–] hallettj@leminal.space -1 points 9 hours ago (2 children)

As a gamer myself I don't think it's appropriate to try to deprive someone of a hobby that they genuinely enjoy. As a long-time Linux user I stick to games that work well on Linux, like Overwatch. But unfortunately games aren't interchangeable - if League is your thing, Dota might not be an acceptable substitute.

Better to argue for dual booting than to try to cut off a friend's personal relationship with their game.

[–] spartanatreyu@programming.dev 7 points 5 hours ago

There's a difference between someone who likes poker and someone who has a gambling problem.

The same thing exists in games. It could be a reliance on gambling or other addictive behavior, it could be the game generates online toxicity, or something else. Either way, if it's becoming a problem it needs to be addressed.

[–] onlinepersona@programming.dev 4 points 7 hours ago

Even if that game is toxic waste?