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Google’s claim that search users have choice is “bogus,” Microsoft CEO tells judge

arstechnica.com Google’s claim that search users have choice is “bogus,” Microsoft CEO tells judge

Google's search dominance creates "vicious cycle," Satya Nadella testified.

Google’s claim that search users have choice is “bogus,” Microsoft CEO tells judge::Google's search dominance creates "vicious cycle," Satya Nadella testified.

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I feel I have less of a choice in operating system than I do browsers or search. Just saying.
- Modern Linux is amazing, just jyi
  
  I've boarded the Linux train but not everyone can replace their OS nor troubleshoot issues, and good luck bringing your computer to a repair shop if you do run Linux. For the average person, they need someone to help them whether it's Windows or Linux.
  
  Is it really a valid option for people outside the tech industry who don't know programming and who play PC games?
  That's an honest question, not a snide question.
  
  Generally, you don't need to know any programming in order to install and get most mainstream distros working on your machine. Most apps/drivers are one click installs. PC Gaming is still the kicker. There are some compatibility issues, but more and more games work as time progresses.
  
  I would say though that it's not really a great choice unless you are already pretty tech savvy. And these days, less and less people seem to even know how to actually use a computer, let alone one that runs Linux.
  
  Thanks for the response! Sounds like it might be a few more years off for me then. But I am continually more disgusted with windows.... Might make the switch sooner on that account.
  
  Honestly, gaming on Steam is pretty straightforward on Linux. You just have to go into the Steam settings and allow Proton (the compatibility layer that allows you to run Windows games on Linux) to not restrict your game list to tested games. It's a single checkbox. If you do anything more than just play the games (ie., you install mods for the games) you'll need to dig in a bit more. I suppose that's the same for Windows, though.
  Really, I think the issue is more Windows applications that aren't available for Linux if you're a professional. People need their Adobe software.
  Additionally, you'll need to be able to troubleshoot and fix issues if you don't have someone to do it for you, just like on Windows. The difference is that Windows can be supported by almost any computer enthusiast whereas tons haven't learned the ins and outs of Linux.
  
  Yes installing Linux mint is just as easy as installing windows. It runs almost the same as windows but faster.

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