Uninstallation on Linux needs to do the equivalent of removing registry entries (settings) as well. Neither prices typically takes long. Windows does require more reboots, but you can typically get away without rebooting still.

[–] angband@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

That's what --purge is for, in apt.

[–] Natanael@infosec.pub 6 points 11 hours ago

The main difference is Linux package managers with their package metadata is better at cleaning up than corresponding Windows installers.

Especially antivirus programs, they are the worst

[–] WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world 3 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Linux settings are stored in files in your home directory, and uninstalling typically leaves those files intact.

[–] FishFace@piefed.social 5 points 12 hours ago

Some of them, but not all of them. Uninstalling things on windows also often leaves registry entries. It's just not that different