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When and why did you start using Linux? (iusearchlinux.fyi)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I am just very curious what peoples stories are. And if you are not using Linux what is holding you back?

No judgement of any kind, just pure curiosity.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I had a coworker mention his RetroPie setup. I followed suit and built one, but quickly realized that the system under the hood was pretty cool!

A few months later, I built a PC on a budget. In avoidance of purchasing a Windows key, I threw Pop!_OS on it instead based on the RetroPie experience. Greatest decision I could have made!

Edit: this was about 3 years ago

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Huh, I didn't except people to have started with Pis at all when I made the post at all but now you are the 2nd person who mentioned it. But it does actually make complete sense. Thank you for sharing!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've got a few Pi's laying around, and I always find uses for them. So darn useful!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Mine is sadly just lying around and collecting dust for years already:( But it is more of a time issue than an use issue as I would definitely like to put a pihole on it.