What is the best way to sell the idea of using linux to a windows user?

Now obviously not everyone can or will use linux, in some cases a program someone needs may not be available on linux and the average joe doesn't want to mess with wine.

But for most people they only use a web browser and text editor, both readily available on linux with basically the same user experience that windows has, but will run on a much lighter operating system alloeing many old xp and vista machines to still run more or less just fine.

Every time i try to mention this to someone with an old computer they don't want to upgrade they just get entrenched in the idea that linux is scary and requires use of terminal for everything.

And on that note has anyone ever tried opening a storefront that sells linux machines? I know theres options on the internet but I've NEVER seen a local shop even touch linux

Edit: people seem to assume i want to go door to door preaching the good word of linux. Im not. I am just trying to test the waters for using linux to keep those old xp machines that i keep junking in the market when all they were ever used for anyway was a web browser. The user experience for almost all of my customers is, log in, open chrome or firefox, check webmail or facebook. They barely interact with the operating system at all.

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DoChat - a Dockerized WeChat PC Windows client for Linux
https://github.com/huan/docker-wechat

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Can a pc with Linux autoconnect to a switch?

At my work there are people who say that a pc with Linux, can autoconnect to a switch if the intranet connection is down.
My guess is that they are not talking about using ethernet cable.

Is this true?
I dont think so but would like to hear your opinion.

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The styled and graphical web, in text mode

`w3m` or `links -g`

Which has the best support for the latest web standards?

Re-phrased: with which do I "lose" the most if used for a daily-driver?

I'm working on building up a lightweight setup for use on a tablet and, maybe, an old netbook. Base system, EXWM, various TUI apps and wrappers, etc. Haven't yet chosen Alpine or Void for the base, but I'm leaning toward Void for `runit`, though I'm prototyping in Termux.

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Best OS to use when switching from Windows?

I’m done with Windows and want to switch to a decent Linux distro pretty soon. However, there’s so many distros out there I don’t know which to choose. I’m not really too advanced in the realm of Linux, I can work a terminal but not too much else, so I want something user-friendly.

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Linux’s Marketing Problem
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/31/linuxs-marketing-problem/

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Linux at work: how to meet security compliance requirements?

I'd really like to use Linux for work (software dev) but am running into a wall about security compliance. All of our Macs Book Pros use some "Mobile Device Management" software to remotely enforce software updates, anti virus, remote wipe in case of theft, etc. I get the feeling that this is related to our SOC2 compliance standards.

I'm wondering if anyone else has gone through this kind of situation before, how they handled it and what the outcome was?

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Coming soon: A new site for fully free collaboration
https://www.fsf.org/blogs/sysadmin/coming-soon-a-new-site-for-fully-free-collaboration

https://redd.it/f9tasn
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Even better screencast with GNOME on Wayland
https://feaneron.com/2020/02/24/even-better-screencast-with-gnome-on-wayland/

https://redd.it/f9tmo0
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Open source licenses: What, which, and why
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/02/how-to-choose-an-open-source-license/

https://redd.it/f9v0h8
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OpenSourceWeekly.org - A weekly letter of the best projects, people and articles on open source, curated by hand

Hi Reddit,

While developing [Bloom](https://gitlab.com/bloom42/bloom) I realized how much I love open source. So I decided to share this passion with the world. Whether it be in software, in hardware, in education, in science or in agriculture, open source have proved its superiority.

However it's very difficult to find interesting and quality content in this ocean. Just GitHub had over [100M repositories in 2018](https://github.blog/2018-11-08-100m-repos/) 🤔

So I created the Open Source Weekly letter, where you will find the best projects, people and articles on open source, curated by hand.

[https://opensourceweekly.org](https://opensourceweekly.org/)

Whether you want to make your first contribution, discover interesting projects or people, I will do my best to satisfy you.

I think we are just at the beginning of the open source revolution and I want to contribute to spread its greatness.

First issue on February, 28th 2020.

Sylvain

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Flaw in Wi-Fi devices made by Broadcom leave communications open to eavesdroppng (affected devices include, but aren't limited to, some Android phones and wireless routers).
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/02/flaw-in-billions-of-wi-fi-devices-left-communications-open-to-eavesdroppng/

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Made the switch, set up for Tetherd Capture and image editing.. with retro gaming on the side.
https://redd.it/f9xwzq
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Should we still worry about Microsoft known EEE practices?

I read that Microsoft had [EEE](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embrace,_extend,_and_extinguish) practices in the past. And now that they are saying they love Linux, should we be worried about it or is it things of the past?

https://redd.it/f9zfsa
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Help, I have been trying to do this lab for over 2 hours.
https://redd.it/fa0d7j
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Why I don't get rough and dirty with the Terminal

From the noscript, I expect a lot of downvotes from power users.

I've been told in other Linux forums that as a Linux user I'm expected to get rough and dirty with the Terminal, be adventurous with it, bork my own system. Yeah no.

I barely use the Terminal at all, in fact, I try to avoid using the Terminal because of a terrible experience with it, I borked my own system and I wasted 4 hours of my life reinstalling everything and getting all my music, videos and documents back from my backup USBs.

So yeah, I'm a Linux user that lives in the GUI and I only use the Terminal when I need to and I don't use it for everything. GUI for the win for me.

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Remote root exploits are now publicly available for LPE and RCE in OpenBSD's OpenSMTPD's default install (CVE-2020-8794)
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/02/26/1

https://redd.it/fa1qo9
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runns v1.3 -- simple client/server to run programs inside network namespaces.
https://github.com/dalegr/runns/releases/tag/v1.3

https://redd.it/fa2ic5
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Microsoft uses its expertise in malware to help with fileless attack detection on Linux

[linuxsecurity.com](https://linuxsecurity.com/news/vendors-products/microsoft-uses-its-expertise-in-malware-to-help-with-fileless-attack-detection-on-linux): “*Hey, Linux fans! Microsoft has got your back over fileless threats. Assuming you've bought into the whole Azure Security Center thing*.”

https://redd.it/fa4quf
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Cartesi — Creepts Tower Defense DApp Testnet Launches

We’re excited to announce the full launch of Cartesi’s first DApp: Creepts on Ethereum’s Rinkeby testnet!

Creepts is the world’s first fully decentralized tower defense tournament game. It is built on top of Cartesi’s Layer 2 Linux solution for blockchains, which is available as an open-source software stack that is under active development.

Full Article & Guide: https://medium.com/cartesi/cartesi-creepts-tower-defense-dapp-testnet-launches-6be22ff4503d

https://redd.it/fa502i
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Gallium OS is taking up so much storage on my chromebook...

I installed Gallium OS on my chromebook so that it can dual boot both chrome os and gallium os. After a while, I powerwashed my chromebook, intending to delete gallium os. But then in chrome os, it kept saying "Device disk space critically low." How do I completely get rid of gallium os and free up space?

https://redd.it/fa6j0u
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