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[–] [email protected] 42 points 2 years ago (31 children)

Using Windows primarily for gaming, I eventually got tired of some of the issues I had with it (ads appearing in the start menu). I gave Linux a try and it was so so for a while. I kept going back and forth but it's been 2 years now and I haven't had Windows installed and can play 90% of my games without issue. I wouldn't recommend it for everyone. But for those that primarily use their computer for gaming and non-windows specific applications (like web browsing or other various things), Linux is offering some competition for desktop people.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The ads in Windows 11 are a dogshit feature, but you can turn them off in the settings.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Yea I've always found that complaint odd. I just assumed everyone who makes it also has the activate windows watermark, and thus can't access the option.

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