• Fizz@lemmy.nz
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    6 days ago

    Its a hard balance to strike but suggesting linux does actually add something. Linux does not have a marketing team. People need to find out linux is an alternative somehow.

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      5 days ago

      Yeah, suggesting Linux to every computer problem makes users want to stay away from it.

      Very good marketing, no wonder the year of Linux is around the corner.

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      6 days ago

      Just lead by example. Use Linux silently right in front of them, in public even. Make lingering eye contact as necessary.

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      6 days ago

      Yeah, the original post gives a false dichotomy. It’s possible to sincerely let someone vent about Windows/iOS and also suggest Linux tactfully.

      Responding “use Linux noob” on every post isn’t helpful. But chatting with a coworker and hearing them out, then sharing about your own experience (“yeah, I finally got so fed up I tried Linux. Turns out it was super easy and I’m glad I switched!”) is helpful and adding something.