Defending Microsoft or legitimately pointing out how much worse trying to game in mac or linux is?
ZenKoko
Yeah Microsoft is questionable, but I don’t care to deal with Linux. Would create more problems for me anyways.
Mutant_Stump
Microsoft sucks, and Linux isn’t good enough for most users and, in a sense, also sucks.
MAC is a joke that gets laughs for the wrong reasons.
All of that can simultaneously be true. Wow, shocking.
JumpinJembly
You can use Windows while criticizing Microsoft’s decisions with Windows
Zetra3
I’m gonna be upset with Microsoft, Im however not giving up over a 1,000 games that dont work oN linux or Mac
CosmicEmotion
The post we don’t want but we need!
EG440
This post is going to fix it though, right?
Run_the_Line
I hardly see anyone defending Microsoft. What I do see are a lot of legitimate complaints about how Linux is nowhere near ready as a desktop replacement for the average Windows user.
I’ve tried various Linux distros and what annoys me the most is the community’s stubborn reluctance to simply admit that not every problem a user has on Linux is a user issue, and that the operating system/distro itself has some major user-friendliness issues to work out.
Most people don’t have the time/energy to constantly distro hop either, and it’s a silly thing to suggest– especially if the next distro they hop to fixes one thing and breaks another.
As someone on Win10 on one computer and Ubuntu on another, I’m not looking forward to the next few years in terms of operating system options.
EeveeMastre
I would happily switch to Linux right now if not for compatibility.
I’d like to point out that it’s not just games that aren’t always compatible, and that if even one app isn’t supported, it’s just not worth the switch for most people.
For example: A ton of audio/video editing plugins just do not work. There are tools that work for some, but some of the best (especially free) plugins don’t work.
A more personal example: I’ve really been enjoying Honkai Star Rail lately. Unfortunately, due to anti-cheat reasons, it doesn’t work on Linux, and I have no other device to play on. For me, that’s enough to keep me on Windows.
SoDrunkRightNow2
Me: so you hate windows? Just use a different operating system
You: *angry NPC face*
Okay, so you just want to complain… you don’t want to actually put forth any effort to change things. Do you know what we call people like you? Useless
althaz
There has literally never been a post on this sub defending Microsoft that’s received a single upvote.
*NOBODY* is ever defending Microsoft. Windows is kinda shit.
It’s just that every other major OS is *worse* for gamers (and in the case of MacOS, I’d argue just strictly worse).
kurukikoshigawa_1995
imagine an OS strictly for gaming, only for gaming. thats not linux, thats not windows. just a completely separate OS designed specifically for gaming.
i get we do have something like that, and they’re called Consoles.. but u know what i mean :/
RevReads
Bootlicker gonna lick, “hurr durr works for me so everyone should just suck it up!”
DEATHROAR12345
Lol boy out here trying to pretend Mac isn’t monetized out the wazzo and that Linux is easy to just setup and go.
Plamen_K
You can pirate it… but no seriously, why would you fork over 200 bucks for a license? Especially with all those ads people have been talking about which aren’t present on pirated versions… for me atleast
ubdesu
Half of the music production software isn’t supported on Linux. And I don’t want to use a Mac.
Plus I paid not so much for my Windows license anyway, using a local account, and just disable anything I don’t want to see. I just need something that launches YouTube, Ableton n friends, and Steam consistently.
Kougeru-Sama
“better” is an understatement when over 90% of games only work on Windows still. And it’s not JUST games. Tons of other important programs only work on windows as well.
vidbv
I installed Linux (Manjaro) on my old laptop while I wait for my new PC parts to arrive and I’m extremely surprised with how well games run. Even the experience is so similar to Windows that sometimes I forget I’m on Linux. I might give it a shot with my new PC and see if I can get used to it before going back to W10.
Vazefnier
are we in the same forum? most of the post in PCMR is about Windows sucks!
clone2197
The thing is, a lot of users don’t even know what an OS is, they just want a computer and run stuff on it. I also use Linux, and I must admit, gaming on Linux isn’t as straight forward as some of the users claimed, especially when it involves anti cheat or non-steam games. I also don’t get how some Linux users are acting like some kind of cult that try to pull literally everyone to using linux.
Like whenever someone run into a problem, their solution is “switch to linux”, or when someone show the slightest interest in linux, the cultists jump straight in and start recommending distros like Linux mint instantly without asking what they use their computer for.
FLMKane
If you choose to use Linux just dual boot. If you have sensitive data than put it a Linux filesystem and encrypt it.
Problem solved. Mostly.
thebeastmoo
the only thing holding me back from going full linux is vr its way to difficult too run well on linux atm
EnXigma
Until my multiplayer games work on Linux I’m not going to make the switch, I guess Linux is good if all your programs and single player games work
Hmasteryz
I can stomach linux at least but that because i am willing to go through loop and hoops to make linux work, i don’t think general user want to deal with linux compared to windows and mac…..and i don’t like mac even more compared to windows and linux…so yeah preference are preference, anyway ios and android also an OS that defeat those three by huge margin in terms of personal usage.
bradfo83
Meh- it works just fine.
DeadFyre
s/easier/possible/
MajorAxehole
This sub should be renamed to Windows Master Race. I do love Arch btw, but I can’t stand it when something I want to play is off limits to me simply because of what OS I choose to use.
Prodigy_of_Bobo
… Whispers quietly about HDMI and HDR compatibility to self…
drawk314
“I use arch btw” people trying not to recommend Linux to windows users every 4 seconds challenge (impossible)
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Defending Microsoft or legitimately pointing out how much worse trying to game in mac or linux is?
Yeah Microsoft is questionable, but I don’t care to deal with Linux. Would create more problems for me anyways.
Microsoft sucks, and Linux isn’t good enough for most users and, in a sense, also sucks.
MAC is a joke that gets laughs for the wrong reasons.
All of that can simultaneously be true. Wow, shocking.
You can use Windows while criticizing Microsoft’s decisions with Windows
I’m gonna be upset with Microsoft, Im however not giving up over a 1,000 games that dont work oN linux or Mac
The post we don’t want but we need!
This post is going to fix it though, right?
I hardly see anyone defending Microsoft. What I do see are a lot of legitimate complaints about how Linux is nowhere near ready as a desktop replacement for the average Windows user.
I’ve tried various Linux distros and what annoys me the most is the community’s stubborn reluctance to simply admit that not every problem a user has on Linux is a user issue, and that the operating system/distro itself has some major user-friendliness issues to work out.
Most people don’t have the time/energy to constantly distro hop either, and it’s a silly thing to suggest– especially if the next distro they hop to fixes one thing and breaks another.
As someone on Win10 on one computer and Ubuntu on another, I’m not looking forward to the next few years in terms of operating system options.
I would happily switch to Linux right now if not for compatibility.
I’d like to point out that it’s not just games that aren’t always compatible, and that if even one app isn’t supported, it’s just not worth the switch for most people.
For example: A ton of audio/video editing plugins just do not work. There are tools that work for some, but some of the best (especially free) plugins don’t work.
A more personal example: I’ve really been enjoying Honkai Star Rail lately. Unfortunately, due to anti-cheat reasons, it doesn’t work on Linux, and I have no other device to play on. For me, that’s enough to keep me on Windows.
Me: so you hate windows? Just use a different operating system
You: *angry NPC face*
Okay, so you just want to complain… you don’t want to actually put forth any effort to change things. Do you know what we call people like you? Useless
There has literally never been a post on this sub defending Microsoft that’s received a single upvote.
*NOBODY* is ever defending Microsoft. Windows is kinda shit.
It’s just that every other major OS is *worse* for gamers (and in the case of MacOS, I’d argue just strictly worse).
imagine an OS strictly for gaming, only for gaming. thats not linux, thats not windows. just a completely separate OS designed specifically for gaming.
i get we do have something like that, and they’re called Consoles.. but u know what i mean :/
Bootlicker gonna lick, “hurr durr works for me so everyone should just suck it up!”
Lol boy out here trying to pretend Mac isn’t monetized out the wazzo and that Linux is easy to just setup and go.
You can pirate it… but no seriously, why would you fork over 200 bucks for a license? Especially with all those ads people have been talking about which aren’t present on pirated versions… for me atleast
Half of the music production software isn’t supported on Linux. And I don’t want to use a Mac.
Plus I paid not so much for my Windows license anyway, using a local account, and just disable anything I don’t want to see. I just need something that launches YouTube, Ableton n friends, and Steam consistently.
“better” is an understatement when over 90% of games only work on Windows still. And it’s not JUST games. Tons of other important programs only work on windows as well.
I installed Linux (Manjaro) on my old laptop while I wait for my new PC parts to arrive and I’m extremely surprised with how well games run. Even the experience is so similar to Windows that sometimes I forget I’m on Linux. I might give it a shot with my new PC and see if I can get used to it before going back to W10.
are we in the same forum? most of the post in PCMR is about Windows sucks!
The thing is, a lot of users don’t even know what an OS is, they just want a computer and run stuff on it. I also use Linux, and I must admit, gaming on Linux isn’t as straight forward as some of the users claimed, especially when it involves anti cheat or non-steam games. I also don’t get how some Linux users are acting like some kind of cult that try to pull literally everyone to using linux.
Like whenever someone run into a problem, their solution is “switch to linux”, or when someone show the slightest interest in linux, the cultists jump straight in and start recommending distros like Linux mint instantly without asking what they use their computer for.
If you choose to use Linux just dual boot. If you have sensitive data than put it a Linux filesystem and encrypt it.
Problem solved. Mostly.
the only thing holding me back from going full linux is vr its way to difficult too run well on linux atm
Until my multiplayer games work on Linux I’m not going to make the switch, I guess Linux is good if all your programs and single player games work
I can stomach linux at least but that because i am willing to go through loop and hoops to make linux work, i don’t think general user want to deal with linux compared to windows and mac…..and i don’t like mac even more compared to windows and linux…so yeah preference are preference, anyway ios and android also an OS that defeat those three by huge margin in terms of personal usage.
Meh- it works just fine.
s/easier/possible/
This sub should be renamed to Windows Master Race. I do love Arch btw, but I can’t stand it when something I want to play is off limits to me simply because of what OS I choose to use.
… Whispers quietly about HDMI and HDR compatibility to self…
“I use arch btw” people trying not to recommend Linux to windows users every 4 seconds challenge (impossible)
linux users cant just enjoy their os in peace