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Is it finally time to switch to Linux?
I’m not there yet, but after seeing a lot more interest in Linux over the past couple years while the hate for Microsoft has grown, this summer I want to give it a real shot. Maybe even with the new Framework laptop?
I explain why in this month’s recap!
@parismarx this is great and hope you are supported in it!
@parismarx imo gnome works just fine out the box. if you want to tweak everything then plasma/kde is fine. on the office side of things... a properly configured nextcloud server > o365 when you have collabora office configured on it. MS' success comes from institutionalizing children in schools by giving .edu deals but the libreoffice et al side is better imo.
@parismarx
I'd prefer it if you didn't use a Framework product: they've been really stupid about funding "anti-woke" open source projects, using the argument that software shouldn't be political.
IMO, you're better off with a refurbished ThinkPad. They're almost as repairable as Framework machines, and you won't be funding "apolitical" idiots.
If Framework change their mind and clearly take a stand against fascism in FOSS, then by all means get one of their machines. They are quite cool.
@jozeldenrust Hadn't heard this about Framework until after publishing the article!
@parismarx
The public outrage seems to have died down a couple of months ago, and Framework generated significant buzz with their latest releases while mostly avoiding drawing new attention to the controversy. It's completely understandable that you missed it.
Framework haven't really done anything to fix their screw up though, AFAIK, and they don't seem to understand what the problems with their course of action actually are.
I would really like to see them correct their course.
@parismarx Don't overlook System76.
@parismarx you can do it!
@parismarx if even a tech-thick luddite like myself can do it, you most certainly can!
@parismarx super excited about getting nice out of the box support from the framework pro. I have been using an original framework 13 for a while.
as a longtime apple user (going back to the Mac Plus) the jump can be a challenge mentally, but it really depends on your workflow. If most of your computing is handled in a browser then you are good to go. Audacity and other tools make podcasting easy as well.
There are good options for other desktop apps, but everyone has unique needs.
@parismarx I mean, yes it has long been time.
