Is there any point in using Windows as a desktop operating system

>>57900258
Programs

hardware

>>57900274
What programs though?
Xbox games? Microsoft edge?
Windows Movie Maker?
lmao

There's no point in choosing one OS when VMs exist. OS zealots are stupid children who should be executed Islamic State style.

An OS is a tool. Optimal choice is determined by use case.

BTW Linux is so mainstream it doesn't make you special. Sack up and turn full autist with a BSD.

Games

vidya

>>57900311
AutoCAD and many more for adults. If your OS is for content consumption, buy a tablet and fuck off.

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>>57900258
I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.

Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called "Linux", and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project.

There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine's resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called "Linux" distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.

>>57900366
I'm sorry, Mr. Stallman

>>57900334
This is pretty much the only reason, it's the only reason I own a desktop. My MacBook Pro does everything else I want to just fine.

it's called GNU+Linux you fuckwiz

No.

>>57900296
Linux has far better hardware support. Try plugging a hard drive with Windows into another computer, then try the same with Linux.

Essentially videogames, steamOS was a nice attempt but devs won't port any AAA games to linux if only a minority knows what is linux, it's a shame.

I exercise my right to freedom of choice by choosing to use Windows.

Why use a desktop os when you can use. 1970s server os?

>>57900323
People who act all neutral and like they're above anyone with a real opinion are sickening. There are clear flaws in Windows that you won't see in any of the Unix-like systems. Pretending they're all equal is disgusting.