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You don't need Linux to run free and open source software (www.theregister.com)

submitted 2 days ago by Sunshine@lemmy.ca to c/linux@programming.dev

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[–] Cris_Color@lemmy.world 28 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I feel this kind of messaging is infinitely more effective in reaching new people than all the linux stuff aimed at people who made the switch comfortably 30+ years ago from a position of a fair bit of technical competence

Thanks for posting this for anyone who might have been overwhelmed at the prospect of installing a new OS altogether, but was interested and wanted to find ways to dip their toes in the water or take baby steps :)

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You gotta take it slow sometimes ;)

[–] Cris_Color@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Its always nice seeing your posts around sunshine, if you celebrate it I hope you have a lovely Christmas. If you don't, or celebrate something else, I hope your day is lovely all the same ❤️