My windows did this to me while I was dual booting with Mint, re-enabled secure boot when I went back to windows to check a wiki real quick.

Came here to say this.

This is what I did, I’ve been using windows since 98.

I am now on Linux Mint full time, it had it’s teething issues (also not my first distro) but all it took was some DDGing and persistence. I actively cringe when I’m forced to boot into windows for something now.

As I’ve said in previous comments, it’s absolutely worth the effort, spend some time on different distributions, every distro is a little different. On this note, absorb as many suggestions from the Lemmings as possible, regarding Linux and FOSS they really know their shit.

Basically, tread your own path, ask for help if you need it and do it at your own pace, in your own direction. Everyone’s needs are different, the distro list is as long as it is for a reason.

You really do just need to fuck around to find out (what you like).

The majority of humanities problems are caused by shit government policy and billionaires’ addiction to pollution and making line go up.

Overpopulation is a part of the issue, but pales in comparison to the rich, corps and corrupt politicians.

E: you’re bang on about the existential dread being part of it, if folks are poor or have little going for them, the likelihood of having kids drops significantly.

Yes, by removing all internet connectivity and updates.

Yes+: Hulk smash.

This bloke just realised we’re living in the darkest timeline…

Second whoever said massage gun, nail on the head.

I however developed an addiction to 3D printing, it’s as frustrating as it is fun but damn have I been busy…

It won’t be nearly as interesting or fun (as Horizon) I don’t think.

I’ve had similar thoughts and sentiments in my (short) Linux journey, my only advice is to distro-hop a bit as many Lemmings preach, find your fit (in VM/live mode or separate machine) and dive right in.

Side effects may include hair loss in early introduction, stick with it, it’s worth it.

100% on the TLDR there, I’ll edit as such, that comment is open source ;)

I’ve been running Ubuntu on a separate machine for a little while now, and it works great, just not a good fit for me.

I’m happy to say within 2 weeks of my dual boot I’m already on mint 90% of the time. It just fucking works. (Without waking me up at 2-4am sending the fans to mach 7 for a damn windows update).

I’ve been experiencing Windows’ degredation since 98/XP, it’s been an extremely smooth transition from Windows 10 to Linux Mint.

Still working out the kinks with my game library but apart from new user errors it’s worked flawlessly (unlike Win10).

Thank you Lemmings for showing me to the light!

Edit/TLDR: it’s kinda like windows, but functional and user control is king.

New Mint user here, it’s dope and I love it. Windows soon to be VM.

I’m currently testing my game library before I relegate windows to a cage, some teething issues as I expected but I’ll get through it.

I will absolutely poke windows with a stick, preferably a pointy, barbed wire wrapped one.

I had the same idea while I was setting up my dual-boot.

That’s exactly what I’ve gone and done.

Needless to say I’ve not been woken up @2-4am when the PC powers itself up and sends the fans to infinity/turning all the lights on.

Fuck windows to the moon, now I just gotta figure out why steam only launches stuff 50% of the time.

Water is wet.

I started my second playthrough before even completing my first (due to PC upgrades) and I’m still having a great time.

See that’s just the thing, I pay for media that’s worthwhile, especially from the smaller folks out there. Marvel, disney, Blizzard etc. Can suck my left nut, their shit isnt worth the pixels they render it on.

New convert here, it’s mostly dope. Edit: here as in on linux

Absolutely, this guy doesn’t care one bit about anything but the cash and status.

I pirate as much as the next bloke, but also buy multiple copies of some games because I enjoy them so much, or to get friends to play. I’m looking at you terraria…

It’s for the same reasons I would rather support a YouTuber I like directly through Patreon etc. than by disabling my adblocker.