How long could you survive if you were forced to use Linux instead of Windows/Mac OS?

[llorando]

One Hour

One Day

One Week

One Month

One Year

Forever

[Static_In_The_Attic]

My first computer was an IBM 5150 with a DOS 2.1 operating system on a floppy disk & believe me with it comes to operating systems after that if I were forced to use them I’ll be fine. DOS, Linux, Unix, Windows & more.

[DryGermanGuy]

„I see you’re no stranger to pain.“
- Rufshaad, Hot Shots 2

[slatyb]

I worked on Unix systems for years. Linux is much better than Windows except that it can't run Windows applications. But who uses those anymore, except for gaming? I have a Windows 10 system that will never run Windows 11; I don't think it can.

[llorando]

Actually you can run some windows apps on Linux. There's a program called wine that lets you run windows programs but it's hit or miss as to what programs will run. I have Sim City 4 working on Wine.

[slatyb]

I'm aware. I haven't tried to run Iracing on Linux

[Anonymous]

I know some basics but I’d have some studying to do and I would know who to ask for help so it would be fine.

[lilBigPotato]

I mostly use the browser, don't think it would matter much.

[DryGermanGuy]

Yeah, after a few tweaks and adaptations, it shouldn't be too big of a problem. I'm already using software with a Linux pedigree like VLC, GIMP or OpenOffice.

[NathanDavis]

I've done it before... and currently have it on the side

so, it should not be the biggest issue to just switch

[exitseven]

I teach a UNIX/Linux class and can use the product. It really is not bad once ou get used to it. There is a nice GUI that lets you navigate a screen.

[jshm2]

I tend to use all three and more over a week.

[AngryCarl3]

Yes, please. Saying goodbye to Windows would make me very happy.