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usonian

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2. He-Man Windows Hater here, since day 1. (We are talking MS-DOS and beyond)
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 01:06 PM
Friday

I have used Mac, SunOS, Solaris and Linux "forever".

Most of Microsoft's offerings since Gates' "Internet Revelation" have allowed far too direct access to the operating system. "Direct-X" being typical, whereas modern security models tend to "containerize" apps and the internet.

With the major players pushing hard on "apps as a service" and more and more restrictions, including intrusive age-verification, IMO, the first step towards de-anonymizing and "doxxing" of everyone, the DIY aspect of Linux is incredibly appealing.

There are currently "ageless" linux distros.

"They're asking you a number and really want your name"

Microsoft and Apple are stooges for the Fuhrer and Friends.


"Ask me any thing, I'll do it"

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