Musk recommends Linux education

[Johann]

True - every point in your excellent post. Yes, It's difficult to set up Linux exactly as you want. But it can (usually) be done. I found with Windows 10 - it was possible to set things up as MICROSOFT wanted - not as I did. Certain software I relied on under previous versions would not run under Windows 10 - AT ALL. EVER. I heard from a developer or two, regretting that there would be no new versions - and also that the then-current versions would not work under Win10. There were some long technical explanations as to why. Summary: Windows10 was a complete departure. No more access to the things they needed in Windows to make their programs work - either for their existing versions or for any new revision. And then - there are all those (shudder) Viruses -- and security holes - and patches upon patches.

The one thing I have (almost) NEVER done in my 30-odd years of PC-clicking is gaming. I'm not going to start now, at 77, so any Linux shortcomings in this area won't bother me. As far as graphics go - GIMP is fine for me. Free, does everything and works in the maximum resolution of my monitor, so it's all good for me. It might not suit a professional, though. The general opinion is as you stated - Linux graphics programs are lagging-edge in the pro world. I'm just not there - yet.

Excellent point about Apple. Their system is really good - as are their machines. I have long disliked the company - but that's personal and of no importance to anyone else. My son is a tech. teacher - and an avid Mac user. He "converted" years ago - he can run anything expertly and Apple is his choice.

I've read that the Apple system is based on BSD (Berkeley System Distribution) Unix. BSD Unix is available free, so maybe I'll try experimenting with that. Right now, Linux suits me fine but you're right, Rachel - it's not for everyone.

Cheers!