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Originally Posted by JSWolf
I've read quite a bit of Linux upgrades breaking things. That's nothing unusual. Windows updates break things so much less then Linux. Windows updates don't normally break things.
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I've been using Linux exclusively for over 16 years. Not once did an update break anything. I should mention, however, that I don't use "cutting edge" hardware or Linux distributions. This is another advantage of Linux, you can choose what distribution suits your needs best. I chose Linux Mint (and, before it, CentOS) because I like "stable" better than "cutting edge."
On the other hand, Windows updates have caused my wife numerous problems — twice I've had to completely rebuild her desktop (not on the newer computers, or recently, however — knock on wood). Fortunately I was able to save her files both times by using a Linux bootable USB drive. She dreads updates and tries to avoid them as long as possible but, at some point, Microsoft forces the issue. Mostly the problems are small now — the Bluetooth mouse stops working or sound card drivers don't update correctly (which causes BSODs) but these things are easy to fix. Now she's getting nagged to update to Windows 11, which she has zero interest in doing. With Linux you control your computer, with Windows it's a constant tug of war between you and Microsoft.
Okay, sorry for the rant. Just letting you know that your personal experience is opposite of mine. I'm curious, have you actually used Linux or are just parroting the anti-Linux FUD?