"Remember, this is coming from a longtime Linux user who has been accustomed to an OS that can be and function exactly how I want it to. I'm used to being in control of my desktop -- not having my desktop control me. That's exactly how I felt while using Windows 11. I'd been moved out of the driver's seat and relegated to the back seat with the children, as the adults insisted we do what they wanted, how they wanted, and when they wanted."
"Right out of the gate, Windows 11 showed me just how painful it was going to be. I did not want to use a Windows account to log into the operating system (and why would anyone willingly do that?). So, I set about to create a local account. Wow, what a pain that was. In Linux, I can create an account with the command sudo adduser jack. Answer a few simple questions (such as full name and password), and that"
A week-long switch from Linux to Windows 11 produced numerous usability problems and frustrations. The experiment began without preconceived conclusions and with the intention of experiencing Windows for both business and personal use. Expectations that Windows 11 would be efficient, speedy, user-friendly, and reliable were unmet. Creating a local account proved cumbersome compared to simple Linux commands. Familiar control over the desktop disappeared, replaced by restrictive defaults and forced behaviors. The overall experience emphasized loss of customization and agency. The result was a strengthened appreciation for Linux and an inclination to return to a more controllable operating system.
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