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290 points XzetaU8 | 6 comments | 23 Jul 25 09:33 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source | bottom
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varbhat ◴[23 Jul 25 11:32 UTC] No.44657995[source]▶
Until the time when Microsoft realises this and creates a privileged API just for Microsoft Recall so that It can see the screen.

Better switch to Linux. It's not perfect but I am sure that you will be fine using Linux(Unless you want to use Adobe Suite or Few Corporate applications which won't be used by many)

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bobajeff ◴[23 Jul 25 12:46 UTC] No.44658615[source]▶
Well for those who are stuck with Windows because of some applications or simply because of familiarity. My suggestion is to stay on an older release as long as possible. If that isn't possible I would recommend keeping the computer turned off most of the time and only briefly using it for your purpose and try to keep from doing anything embarrassing or personal too much. Another thing that might help is calling up your local government and ask them to do something about this. You can also call Windows customer service up and let them know that you are displeased about what they've done and will not be recommending it to your friends as a result.
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johnisgood ◴[23 Jul 25 13:15 UTC] No.44658896[source]▶
I also recommend https://github.com/LeDragoX/Win-Debloat-Tools to debloat your Windows 10-11.

Familiarity is not really a good reason against Linux, however. Just install a Linux distro that comes close in looks. What are these Linux distributions these days? Pop OS? Elementary OS? Most people are only using their browsers anyway.

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1. __rito__ ◴[23 Jul 25 13:34 UTC] No.44659082{3}[source]▶
Linux Mint remains the most stable, least babysitting required, solid distro for beginners. Ubuntu is also okay. Pop, Zorin, Elementary, etc. are great choices, too. But if you ask me one, I will suggest Linux Mint. All Linux Mint releases are Long Time Support (LTS) versions, btw. With support for five years.
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3. hodgehog11 ◴[23 Jul 25 14:35 UTC] No.44659692[source]▶
Pop is woefully out of date at this point due to the ongoing alpha development of COSMIC. I switched off because a whole bunch of Nvidia-related things started breaking. LTS doesn't seem ideal for Nvidia in my experience.
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4. __rito__ ◴[23 Jul 25 18:10 UTC] No.44662224[source]▶
I just have seamless experience with Ubuntu.

Wdym about LTS not being ideal for NVIDIA?

The OS receives updates, NVIDIA drivers also do. What is the problem?

Am I missing something?

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5. hodgehog11 ◴[23 Jul 25 19:31 UTC] No.44663049{3}[source]▶
The latest NVIDIA drivers (576+ I think?) are totally broken on Ubuntu 22.04 variants and seem to require 24+. That was my experience anyway, I tried everything I could to get it to work, but PopOS would never boot under those drivers unless I upgraded to the alpha builds on Ubuntu 24. Forced me to switch to Fedora in the end (I needed those drivers for work) which worked seamlessly.
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6. __rito__ ◴[24 Jul 25 04:08 UTC] No.44666829{4}[source]▶
Oh, that makes sense.

Ubuntu releases LTS versions every two years. I jump from LTS to LTS by simple `do-release-upgrade` command. Takes about 30 minutes. And I only upgrade after the dust settles, i.e. after 3-4 months of the release.

Mint also releases upgrades regularly. I suggest upgrading regularly.

NVIDIA drivers work great, and receive updates.