About a month ago I switched to Linux mint from windows 11.

The first thing I noticed was mint being faster and less bloated than windows 11.

I also liked having actual control over my settings without a corporation being able to undo them at will.

Another thing I noticed was not having to add extensions to text files to run as a program instead having the option in properties.

For certain windows programs and games I was able to use wine which was great because I like to use gamemaker 8.1 which was made before they added linux support.

I tried different wine environments starting with bottles then trying Steam proton and Lutris. With Lutris being the one I ended up using due to it being the only one that I could get to run every program I needed.

The ms paint alternative called drawing took some use to due to it automatically cropping out parts of the image outside of the line when pasting in a screenshot from the clipboard.

Although I do still miss ms paint but that is mostly nostalgia.

Fortunately there is an option to save the screenshot after taking it.

Migrating from windows I appreciate the SUPER key bringing up a menu on the bottom left which brings up some apps and the search bar. Which always searches on the OS unlike windows 11 which sometimes searches the internet instead.

Another detail I noticed is if you type paint or notepad in the search it brings up drawing and the text editor which is nice for people transitioning to Linux.

Being able to move the panel or add new ones was also a breath of fresh air from windows 11 making the task bar more restrictive.

Having the option of deb packages and flatpacks is really useful as well.

I also no longer have to worry about telemetry or microsoft trying to show me ads or pop ups.

TL:DR Mint is a way better experience than windows 11.

  • TrickDacy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 months ago

    No one really gives a shit that you wanna come stir up controversy about a month old conversation.

      • TrickDacy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        5 months ago

        Why do online weirdos think they have a gotcha moment because sometimes “I don’t care” coincides with a reply?

        Let me make it clearer. In general, if you’re going to come at me with criticism about a month old thread, I will have no positive feelings to express to you about it. I don’t care enough to give you benefit of doubt. Replying doesn’t mean “I’m very concerned with some stranger’s opinion”. It means “I have 5 seconds and I’m bored” typically.

        Also, the phrasing “no one cares” really does include people besides myself.

            • Hellmo_luciferrari@lemm.eeEnglish
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              5 months ago

              “Looking to shit on your day” that’s rich lol

              Instead of being a knob end, you could have approached the conversation differently. You added nothing to the discussion. You lashed out to someone discussing their experiences because you got offended. Grow thicker skin, grow up, go touch grass. No need to take out your frustrations on folks having a civil discussion until your juvenile ass behavior stunk it all up.

              Get a grip bud.

              • TrickDacy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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                5 months ago

                All of your replies were shitty from the beginning. Take your own douchy advice. I cannot respond positively to such stupidity. Most people can’t. Bye