Vim doesn’t care if it’s running in Linux or Windows or macOS

  • abbiistabbii@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    19 hours ago
    1. Lighter
    2. Better on weaker hardware
    3. More options how you set up your system: Desktop Environments/Window Managers.
    4. Free and Open Source (so no paying out the arse for Windows).
    5. More Software options.
    6. Better Security.
    7. No monitoring by your OS provider.
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      18 hours ago

      Seriously, do people pay for windows? I’ve transitioned one copy I got on my laptop a dozen years ago through a few separate pc builds. And duplicated another key, which was quite easy. The verifications for windows are super easy to bypass by a non-tech intelligent user

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        do people pay for windows?

        Yes. When you buy your computer, the cost of Windows is added onto the computer’s cost. Just for context, a Dell XPS 13 Laptop with Ubuntu preinstalled is £1,149.01, with Windows it’s £1,199.00. When you get the chance to have Linux preinstalled or even just have no OS pre installed, you find it’s cheaper than having Windows Preinstalled.

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            It’s the same for desktops. There’s no difference between Operating systems for laptops or desktops. Your can use the same install media for both with little to no difference.

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              16 hours ago

              Windows does not come with a desktop, unless you’re buying pre built, in which case you don’t mind spending extra money for the same product

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                How many basic users do you think build their own desktops and not just buy a pre built?

                This was about how many normal people buy Windows, not how many of a very small percentage/niche buy Windows. Please don’t move the goal post mid-game.