Post #3474130

2026-06-29 17:30 UTC

I think longer writeups help to provide for the inevitable nitty-gritty (you can’t click the button because it’s not there, etc) while also provide for holistic development, kind of like how incognito mode doesn’t really mean anything because google is still tracking you. A few things motivate me to move to Linux. I’ve been made aware of the privacy concerns with Microsoft, and since they’re sunsetting Win10, I expect there’s a bunch of security exploits that will be leveraged almost immediately. I also don’t like doing things I can’t lay out logically, and I haven’t been given good enough reasons to get a new OS/machine, especially because tech is a very small part of my life (I have a thinkpad from 2012 and use it like your grandma uses her PC). Improved UI, inclusion of AI, and whatever other capabilities are things I didn’t ask for. That leads into the principle of the argument, I just won’t be in an abusive money-based relationship with anyone, person or corporation. Microsoft doesn’t seem like they’d be a good friend, or even a good business partner, and I don’t like the underlaying vibe I get from the services they provide, so I just won’t participate in whatever they’ve got going. Linux, on the other hand, seems to be functional enough to meet my needs and comes without all of the other stuff Microsoft does that I’ve already complained about. In other words, Linux seems like a Honda Civic, and I’m good with that. How about you?

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@nootux@lemmy.ml 2026-06-30 02:54

Microsoft wants to know everything about you like all big tech companies and link it to your personal identity hence the mandatory microsoft account. They have one goal, to make as much money as possible. No ethics. Linux is open source, built by the people for the people. Their goal is to protect and respect you as an individual. Sure there are a few nefarious actors out there but from my experience thus far, very rare. If you are looking for digital sovereignty and are moving from windows and want a good solid support community to help fix any odd issues you come across, linux mint is definitely a good choice. Could you re-iterate you last question, I don’t quite understand. I have become aware that by using big tech feeds they are mentally destructive to most, especially the vulnerable. They know it hurts mental health, destroys lives and ultimately makes people miserable. But it turns a profit, and that is all they care about. The occasional fine is nothing to them. As for myself, personally. Being more aware of this I am making changes, taking the time and effort to do my own research. Improving my research methods. Everything I have learnt about privacy and big tech, moving to linux, managing the different systems involved in this I have not been social and asked for help. I did it all off my own back, sought out the information from scratch. This is not a “look at me” moment, rather I struggle deeply with social situations, even online. Joining this community is a change for me. I am challenging myself at this point in my life. I need to. I’ve found a place that appears to be aligned with my way of thinking. This community never even asked for an email, I consider that a bold statement sending a clear message about what this place stands for. I feel I could be comfortable here. I’m not sure if that answers your question hence the request to reiterate but I think it is along the lines of it. If you want digital sovereignty, linux is the place to go. I think the process helps to learn more about it and why you would really want it. Out of curiosity, what has delayed your migration? Is it the effort, the lack of perceived need, not knowing where to start? Just wondering.

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