Folks who might be looking to move from Windows to Linux: another option, if it’s financially feasible for you and you don’t want to mess with installing Linux, is to sell your Windows machine and buy a Linux one.
Yep, they exist.
Folks like @starlabs in the UK, @tuxedocomputers in the EU, and @system76 in the US sell Linux machines that just work out of the box.
@aral @starlabs @tuxedocomputers @system76
Thinking of buying system76. Any feedback on the quality of their computers?
@mauricepinzon @aral @starlabs @tuxedocomputers @system76 Their build quality is fine. I have met several happy customers.
You could also look at https://frame.work and https://puri.sm
@AstaMcCarthy @mauricepinzon @starlabs @tuxedocomputers @system76 Unless I’m missing something, frame.work doesn’t come with Linux pre-installed and running (it only does that for Windows). You can install Linux yourself on the DIY model so it’s more for enthusiasts.
@aral @AstaMcCarthy frankly, it should. I went from Tuxedo to Framework for my daily driver and it's been a wonderful experience.
(It does also feel like I have to do less wrangling keeping Linux alive on my Framework as I had to on my Tuxedo, it "Just Works™" but this is purely anecdotal/subjective