What is strange about this discussion is that we’re having it at the end of 2025. I switched to Linux operating systems back in 2003 and neither installed nor used Windows since 2005. Back then, the discussion among Linux users was how soon the tipping point would arrive. By ‘tipping point’ it was meant the mass switch to Linux (and the demise of Microsoft) due to its obvious inherent benefits (free, no virus threats, powerful and highly configurable, etc.)
Well the tipping point never arrived and it’s not mentioned anymore. However with the direction that Microsoft is taking (increasing control and surveillance of the hapless user) perhaps that elusive ‘tipping point’ will finally arrive? I won’t hold my breath.
In case anyone is interested, after many years of ‘distro-hopping’ I’ve settled on SparkyLinux, a Debian-based distribution maintained in Poland, running on a Raspberry Pi 5 with 16 Gb of Ram. Yes, that’s overkill, but it boots up in around 10 seconds and shuts down in about 3 seconds. Pi computers weigh around an ounce and fits into your pocket.
I’ve never got sucked into ‘smart’ phones, thank God. Smartphone addiction is main problem we need to discuss and seek solutions to in my opinion. But I’m wandering off topic so I’ll leave it there.