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MarthGoomba 10/26/23 7:25:49 PM #1:	It's better than Windows in every way now --- https://i.imgur.com/m6Rgs8D.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qUMZhdW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LACtH6q.jpg <cite>MarthGoomba posted [p:976877898] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>It's better than Windows in every way now </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BuddyRyan 10/26/23 7:26:05 PM #2:	But...i am... --- Rob Ryan is my favorite son. <cite>BuddyRyan posted [p:976877902] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>But...i am... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zwijn 10/26/23 7:28:02 PM #3:	I dont really care about OS enough for that. My computer is on a few hours a week at most, and at work I use a Mac. My phone nearly completely replaced my PC for entertainment purposes, and I cant wait until they make home PCs obsolete entirely. <cite>Zwijn posted [p:976877931] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>I dont really care about OS enough for that. My computer is on a few hours a week at most, and at work I use a Mac. My phone nearly completely replaced my PC for entertainment purposes, and I cant wait until they make home PCs obsolete entirely.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kai_Laguna 10/26/23 7:29:24 PM #4:	Because a fair number of my games of my games still don't work on it. <cite>Kai_Laguna posted [p:976877950] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Because a fair number of my games of my games still don't work on it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Popo 10/26/23 7:31:17 PM #5:	Because I dont have a computer --- Live action Hungry Hungry Hippos though, now that was a sport. ~Aeon Azuran <cite>The_Popo posted [p:976877978] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Because I dont have a computer </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dakimakura 10/26/23 7:43:23 PM #6:	Because I do not suffer from a superiority complex. --- "Let the bears pay the bear tax I pay the Homer tax." - Bart Simpson <cite>Dakimakura posted [p:976878160] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Because I do not suffer from a superiority complex. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
boomgetchopped3 10/26/23 7:44:07 PM #7:	Dakimakura posted... Because I do not suffer from a superiority complex. <cite>boomgetchopped3 posted [p:976878173] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Dakimakura posted... </cite><quote>Because I do not suffer from a superiority complex.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ProfessorKukui 10/26/23 7:44:53 PM #8:	Cause it ain't Temple --- golden #b#rown finer temptress <cite>ProfessorKukui posted [p:976878182] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Cause it ain't Temple </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Heineken14 10/26/23 7:47:51 PM #9:	Because I don't want to. --- Rage is a hell of an anesthetic. <cite>Heineken14 posted [p:976878222] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Because I don't want to. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solid_Sonic 10/26/23 7:48:18 PM #10:	Too many Windows PCs that already serve useful functions. --- Being proud of yourself is cringe, show some humility. <cite>Solid_Sonic posted [p:976878236] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Too many Windows PCs that already serve useful functions. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
leafsRULE 10/26/23 7:50:52 PM #11:	ive said it before and ill save it again linux users are worse than crossfitters when it comes to their militant evangelism --- leafs rule, your favourite team drules <cite>leafsRULE posted [p:976878272] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>ive said it before and ill save it againlinux users are worse than crossfitters when it comes to their militant evangelism </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AnsestralRecall 10/26/23 7:51:51 PM #12:	MarthGoomba posted... It's better than Windows in every way now It is still significantly worse for gaming. <cite>AnsestralRecall posted [p:976878294] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>MarthGoomba posted... </cite><quote>It's better than Windows in every way now</quote>It is still significantly worse for gaming.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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AnsestralRecall 10/26/23 7:52:47 PM #14:	Also Android is Linux based so shrug <cite>AnsestralRecall posted [p:976878309] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Also Android is Linux based so shrug</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kim_Seong-a 10/26/23 7:56:48 PM #15:	Technically I am if you count the Steam Deck >_> I do like the desktop experience there enough that I wouldn't mind moving my computer to a full featured "regular" version of Linux. Maybe next time I get a new laptop I'll go for a huge SSD and dedicate a partition to dual-booting Linux. >_> --- Lusa Cfaad Taydr <cite>Kim_Seong-a posted [p:976878376] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Technically I am if you count the Steam Deck >_>I do like the desktop experience there enough that I wouldn't mind moving my computer to a full featured "regular" version of Linux. Maybe next time I get a new laptop I'll go for a huge SSD and dedicate a partition to dual-booting Linux. >_> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MarthGoomba 10/26/23 7:59:08 PM #16:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] Not really --- https://i.imgur.com/m6Rgs8D.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qUMZhdW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LACtH6q.jpg <cite>MarthGoomba posted [p:976878408] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> Not really </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MarthGoomba 10/26/23 8:46:18 PM #18:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] How? It's easier than windows and never gets in your way Immutable distros make it even easier --- https://i.imgur.com/m6Rgs8D.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qUMZhdW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LACtH6q.jpg <cite>MarthGoomba posted [p:976879125] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> How? It's easier than windows and never gets in your wayImmutable distros make it even easier </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumpo 10/26/23 8:48:41 PM #19:	I am when I go to the deck's desktop mode --- Lancool II \| Z690 Tomahawk \|12700K \| Fuma 2 \| RTX 3070Ti \| 16GB 3600MHz \| FireCuda 530 1TB \| Inland NVMe 1TB \| RM750x <cite>Trumpo posted [p:976879164] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>I am when I go to the deck's desktop mode </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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R1masher 10/26/23 8:59:12 PM #21:	That the kid with the blanket and gives Charlie Brown lame advise --- R1R1R1R1R1R1 <cite>R1masher posted [p:976879325] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>That the kid with the blanket and gives Charlie Brown lame advise </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cheater87 10/26/23 8:59:32 PM #22:	I enjoy gaming. --- Just call me Discount Dan. <cite>Cheater87 posted [p:976879331] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>I enjoy gaming. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ssk9716757 10/26/23 9:00:46 PM #23:	bc im not a virgin --- "GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site." -CJayC <cite>ssk9716757 posted [p:976879351] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>bc im not a virgin </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FL81 10/26/23 9:01:05 PM #24:	BuddyRyan posted... But...i am... --- https://i.imgur.com/TGkNCva.gif <cite>FL81 posted [p:976879353] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>BuddyRyan posted... </cite><quote>But...i am...</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Charged151 10/26/23 9:30:12 PM #25:	I am using Linux but can't get 4K 144 Hz to work without a huge amount of flickering. Best I can do for now is 4K 100 Hz... --- I'm...the...master...of...ellipses... <cite>Charged151 posted [p:976879735] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>I am using Linux but can't get 4K 144 Hz to work without a huge amount of flickering. Best I can do for now is 4K 100 Hz... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lonestar2000 10/26/23 9:46:54 PM #26:	Zwijn posted... My phone nearly completely replaced my PC for entertainment purposes Yuck --- Rumble Roses. Someone enters the room. Them: O_O Me: What?! I always play games without my pants on!- Inmate 922335 #ImpeachToadDickTrump <cite>Lonestar2000 posted [p:976879937] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Zwijn posted... </cite><quote>My phone nearly completely replaced my PC for entertainment purposes</quote>Yuck </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rexdragon125 10/26/23 9:50:19 PM #27:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/3/4/AAAWbmAAE-kC.jpg <cite>Rexdragon125 posted [p:976879982] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/3/4/AAAWbmAAE-kC.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Starks 10/26/23 9:56:04 PM #28:	Because WSL covers my Linux needs? --- Paid for by StarksPAC, a registered 501(c)(4) <cite>Starks posted [p:976880059] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Because WSL covers my Linux needs? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
punkfanalways 10/26/23 9:56:41 PM #29:	iI used Ubuntu for about six months. I switched back eventually. <cite>punkfanalways posted [p:976880070] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>iI used Ubuntu for about six months. I switched back eventually. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
rexcrk 10/26/23 9:57:59 PM #30:	Because I honestly dont care enough to really use it for what people typically like using it for. Also I have no patience for it. --- Ray has gone bye bye, Egon <cite>rexcrk posted [p:976880087] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Because I honestly dont care enough to really use it for what people typically like using it for. Also I have no patience for it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PMarth2002 10/26/23 10:00:52 PM #31:	Because my laptop came with windows, not linux. --- When money talks for the very last time, and nobody walks a step behind When there's only one race, and that's mankind, then we shall be free <cite>PMarth2002 posted [p:976880122] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Because my laptop came with windows, not linux. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 10/26/23 10:18:11 PM #32:	I am, but not as a main machine. Because of this: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/5/1/AARLwzAAEsFf.png --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:976880367] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>I am, but not as a main machine. Because of this: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/1/5/1/AARLwzAAEsFf.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
variasuite 10/26/23 10:19:37 PM #33:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/6/1/AAWhExAAE-kd.png --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycE7bUq3-2k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1kbLwvqugk <cite>variasuite posted [p:976880388] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/6/1/AAWhExAAE-kd.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DnDer 10/26/23 11:29:21 PM #34:	Kim_Seong-a posted... Technically I am if you count the Steam Deck >_> I do like the desktop experience there enough that I wouldn't mind moving my computer to a full featured "regular" version of Linux. Maybe next time I get a new laptop I'll go for a huge SSD and dedicate a partition to dual-booting Linux. >_> It's marginally less a pain in the ass in the event of a catastrophe/annoyance (like a windows update nuking your MBR) if you snag a laptop with two hard drives and dedicate an OS to each one. --- What has books ever teached us? -- Captain Afrohead Subject-verb agreement. -- t3h 0n3 <cite>DnDer posted [p:976881303] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Kim_Seong-a posted... </cite><quote>Technically I am if you count the Steam Deck >_>I do like the desktop experience there enough that I wouldn't mind moving my computer to a full featured "regular" version of Linux. Maybe next time I get a new laptop I'll go for a huge SSD and dedicate a partition to dual-booting Linux. >_></quote>It's marginally less a pain in the ass in the event of a catastrophe/annoyance (like a windows update nuking your MBR) if you snag a laptop with two hard drives and dedicate an OS to each one. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SiO4 10/26/23 11:35:16 PM #35:	I used to work on slot machines and interestingly some used Linux. Bally did anyway --- "Whatever the reason you're on Mars, I'm glad you're there, and I wish I was with you." ~Carl Sagan. Currently playing: Flight Simulator X.~PC <cite>SiO4 posted [p:976881367] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>I used to work on slot machines and interestingly some used Linux. Bally did anyway </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Rika_Furude 10/26/23 11:38:03 PM #37:	Linux sucks for gaming, regardless of your personal experience of whatever couple of games you specifically play. Yeah progress has been made but not enough and never will be enough <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:976881409] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Linux sucks for gaming, regardless of your personal experience of whatever couple of games you specifically play. Yeah progress has been made but not enough and never will be enough </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZMythos 10/26/23 11:40:35 PM #38:	The convenience of installation, maintenance, and compatibility of Windows is enough for me to not care about Linux. --- Rainbow Dashing: "it's just star wars" AutumnEspirit: kissu <cite>ZMythos posted [p:976881440] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>The convenience of installation, maintenance, and compatibility of Windows is enough for me to not care about Linux. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anteaterking 10/26/23 11:44:06 PM #39:	I use linux enough at work but I appreciate the functionality of many of the programs I use in my day to day life more than enough to avoid using it for personal things. --- http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/Anteaterking/scan00021.jpg <cite>Anteaterking posted [p:976881487] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>I use linux enough at work but I appreciate the functionality of many of the programs I use in my day to day life more than enough to avoid using it for personal things. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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MarthGoomba 10/26/23 11:58:59 PM #41:	Rika_Furude posted... Linux sucks for gaming, regardless of your personal experience of whatever couple of games you specifically play. Yeah progress has been made but not enough and never will be enough Wrong --- https://i.imgur.com/m6Rgs8D.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qUMZhdW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/LACtH6q.jpg <cite>MarthGoomba posted [p:976881624] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Rika_Furude posted... </cite><quote>Linux sucks for gaming, regardless of your personal experience of whatever couple of games you specifically play. Yeah progress has been made but not enough and never will be enough</quote>Wrong </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zwijn 10/27/23 2:22:20 AM #42:	Lonestar2000 posted... Yuck I mean what would I do on it? For shows and movies I have a TV, for games I use consoles. Browsing works better on mobile now, I read stuff on it, and mobile exclusive games can be pretty good. I basically only use a PC for work stuff and even that is shifting to mobile. Drawing and design apps on mobile for example are wanted enough that even Adobe wants to fully make its CC Suite crossplatform. <cite>Zwijn posted [p:976882997] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Lonestar2000 posted... </cite><quote>Yuck</quote>I mean what would I do on it? For shows and movies I have a TV, for games I use consoles. Browsing works better on mobile now, I read stuff on it, and mobile exclusive games can be pretty good. I basically only use a PC for work stuff and even that is shifting to mobile. Drawing and design apps on mobile for example are wanted enough that even Adobe wants to fully make its CC Suite crossplatform.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 10/27/23 3:30:47 AM #43:	MarthGoomba posted... Wrong Nope <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:976883444] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>MarthGoomba posted... </cite><quote>Wrong</quote>Nope</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lobinde 10/27/23 5:41:30 AM #44:	But i do use linux. Im not a particularly big linux fanboy or expert, i just hate windows that much. --- Hey gamers, check out my gaming game ratings and game reviews at https://backloggd.com/u/LobbyDob/ <cite>Lobinde posted [p:976884144] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>But i do use linux. Im not a particularly big linux fanboy or expert, i just hate windows that much. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Notti 10/30/23 4:58:57 AM #45:	Because I want to concentrate on doing work and having fun, not on solving technical issues, and not caring about being ultra bomb shelter secure. --- http://m.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks/videos Bernie>Biden>poo>Trump http://RightWingWatch.org http://reddit.com/r/BreadTube http://fb.me/OccupyDemocrats <cite>Notti posted [p:976934118] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Because I want to concentrate on doing work and having fun, not on solving technical issues, and not caring about being ultra bomb shelter secure. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Crazyman93 10/30/23 5:02:20 AM #46:	Kai_Laguna posted... Because a fair number of my games of my games still don't work on it. Pretty much this. Lobinde posted... But i do use linux. Im not a particularly big linux fanboy or expert, i just hate windows that much. Though I will say this is also true of me. On my old laptop that I use the rare occasions I travel, I put a Linux build on it when I put a new hard drive in and replaced the keyboard. But a huge part of that was "I'm not spending fucking 200$ or whatever a Windows key costs now for something I know I won't use THAT often." --- let's lubricate friction material! ~nickels, Cars & Trucks <cite>Crazyman93 posted [p:976934136] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>Kai_Laguna posted... </cite><quote>Because a fair number of my games of my games still don't work on it.</quote>Pretty much this.Lobinde posted... </cite><quote>But i do use linux. Im not a particularly big linux fanboy or expert, i just hate windows that much.</quote>Though I will say this is also true of me. On my old laptop that I use the rare occasions I travel, I put a Linux build on it when I put a new hard drive in and replaced the keyboard. But a huge part of that was "I'm not spending fucking 200$ or whatever a Windows key costs now for something I know I won't use THAT often." </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 10/30/23 5:11:35 AM #47:	I have no real computer skills. So that's me out. --- You'll see motivational pictures about working hundred hour weeks/Well, it only applies to those who are operating at a really basic level <cite>ai123 posted [p:976934183] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>I have no real computer skills.So that's me out. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 10/30/23 5:23:23 AM #48:	ai123 posted... I have no real computer skills. So that's me out. you dont really need skills to use Linux tbh so long as its a popular distro like Debian, ubuntu or Mint. And you dont use it for gaming since gaming on Linux is pain <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:976934231] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>ai123 posted... </cite><quote>I have no real computer skills.So that's me out.</quote>you dont really need skills to use Linux tbh so long as its a popular distro like Debian, ubuntu or Mint. And you dont use it for gaming since gaming on Linux is pain </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hornezz 10/30/23 5:43:51 AM #49:	The whole idea that Linux has daily technical issues that only computer wizards can solve is a pretty outdated yet persistent stereotype. --- In dentibus anticis frustum magnum spinaciae habes. <cite>Hornezz posted [p:976934308] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>The whole idea that Linux has daily technical issues that only computer wizards can solve is a pretty outdated yet persistent stereotype. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bass 10/30/23 5:49:42 AM #50:	I use Linux daily since Android is a modified form of it. Also have a SteamDeck. --- Many Bothans died to bring you this post. <cite>Bass posted [p:976934338] in Why aren't... [t:80603864]...</cite> <quote>I use Linux daily since Android is a modified form of it. Also have a SteamDeck. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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