Devices · 2h ago
Long-time Linux user endures Windows 11 for a month
A Linux enthusiast was paid to use Windows 11 exclusively for 30 days. The user documented frustrations with forced updates, ads in the OS, and privacy concerns. The experiment highlights the growing gap between Windows' user experience and Linux's flexibility.
Meridian48 take
This anecdote underscores how Windows 11's aggressive monetization and control may push power users further toward Linux, but it's a single user's experience, not a trend.
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You paid me, a long-time Linux user, to use Windows 11 exclusively for a month: here’s how it went →
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