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Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-aAM4C38mA

Context: Her brother is a Linux user and she likes to (playfully) insult him for it.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I remember when that happened to me way back when.

These days, almost every computer user I know falls into one of three categories:

  • Already has the proclivities that would lead to active interest in Linux
  • Just uses their computer for web browsing and email and so would barely notice if their system switched to Linux
  • Is a gamer

If the last, they either play a VERY few games that don't run on Linux; are convinced, incorrectly, that you can't game on Linux; or just don't care.

edit: There are certainly exceptions, both within and outside of my social circle; however, they're definitely on the outskirts.