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[-] GigglyBobble@kbin.social 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Even in your example, you set everything up.

No shit. Have you installed Windows 10/11 recently? Do you seriously believe a 85 year-old will get this done on their own?

I share your overall opinion though: Linux is not "the best for most people". That would be phones nowadays. Many people don't even have computers anymore (I don't get how they organize their finances or write documents but I guess I'm just old).

[-] pycorax@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago

It's more likely that someone will buy a laptop or PC with Windows installed. Installing Windows on their own is hardly the experience most users go through.

[-] HeavyDogFeet@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

I have, but that’s not the point. There are places you can take a computer and say “hey, I’d like one Windows installation, please.” There are exceedingly few places that would help an old person set up a Linux installation, at which point theyre at the mercy of whatever nerd in their life will do it, and then just hoping they don’t move or die.

Im specifically not expecting them to do it themselves, which is why I think Linux is not a good option.

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