It's not coming completely out of nowhere. The fact that you're having a discussion on Lemmy means the people you're conversing with are aware that you're willing to consider libre alternatives to shitty mainstream tech.

I used to suggest linux to my friends and family but i stopped doing that as i found none of them actually cared what OS they ran. They also have a misunderstanding that Linux is very complex and difficult to use.

Why? So I can have more trouble? :P

I did. But then I just ended up having to google how to fix linux issues nonstop so I switched back

Yeah not a very big fan of trying to get people to switch platforms especially if they are non-technical as if they A) have the mental bandwidth to change their whole workflow paradigm to appease someone else’s ideals, and B) even have a use case where Linux is an option

Anyone’s negative feelings for Windows and Office’s telemetry or Apple’s walled garden is justified but if I do know what Linux is, I didn’t decide to use Windows because I wanted to lick bill gates’ boots, I have a specific use case. And if I don’t know what it is, I probably need the OOB usability that Windows and OSX offer

I've been trying to switch to Linux for 30 years now and am still trying to figure out permissions. Best of luck!

Replace some troubles, with different troubles. Brilliant, as usual...

Try turning it off and on again and then try switching to Linux.

God bless, it happens in the other direction too.

I've had my own problems with Linux, it mostly depends which problems you prefer

Most birds have trouble with windows. Especially when they are polished and super shiny

Where did you get this picture of me?