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Os Learning Curve - (Xkcd Edit)

Os Learning Curve - (Xkcd Edit)
Windows users enjoying their gentle learning curve while Linux users plummet into the abyss of dependency hell, kernel panics, and permission denied errors. But hey, at least Linux users eventually climb back up to paradise where they play volleyball on the beach while Windows folks are still clicking "Next" on installation wizards. MacOS users just exist in comfortable mediocrity—not too hard, not too powerful. Meanwhile "Etch & Sketch" (the OS that doesn't exist) somehow outperforms everyone because imaginary operating systems have zero bugs. The real kicker? Those stick figures burning in Linux hell are probably just trying to get their WiFi drivers working. Three hours later they emerge enlightened, having compiled their own kernel and achieved nirvana. The Windows users are still waiting for updates to finish.

The Seven Laws Of Computing

The Seven Laws Of Computing
Oh, so we're calling it "Seven Laws" when there are EIGHT rules? Already off to a brilliant start. But honestly, this is the most sacred scripture ever written in the tech world. Rules 1-5 are basically just screaming "BACKUP YOUR STUFF OR PERISH" in increasingly desperate ways, like a paranoid sysadmin having a meltdown. Then Rule 6 casually drops the nuclear option: uninstall Windows. Rule 7 follows up with "reinstall Linux" because obviously that's the only logical solution to literally everything. And Rule 8? Turn your egg whites into meringue. Because when your production server crashes at 3 AM and you've lost everything because you ignored Rules 1-5, at least you can stress-bake some pavlova while contemplating your life choices. Honestly, the progression from "make backups" to "become a pastry chef" is the most relatable career trajectory in tech.

I Mean...

I Mean...
The beautiful circle of life where every OS gets to complain about their own special brand of torture. Windows can't stop forcing updates at 3 AM when you're mid-presentation. Apple won't let you install that perfectly good app from 2019 because it's "not optimized" (translation: we want our 30% cut). Android ships with 47 pre-installed apps you'll never use but can't uninstall because they're "essential system components." And Linux? Well, Linux users are just vibing, having achieved enlightenment through pain and sudo commands. The bottom panel really seals the deal—everyone's accepted their fate and learned to smile through the suffering. Peak Stockholm syndrome energy right here.

I Hate That When It Happens

I Hate That When It Happens
You just want to call it a night and shut down your machine. Simple request, really. But Windows has other plans. Those two update options sitting there with their little warning icons, basically holding your sleep hostage until you let Microsoft install whatever they feel like pushing today. The "Sleep" option just chilling at the top, taunting you with its simplicity. But no—you've got to pick between "Update and shut down" or "Update and restart." Neither of which is what you asked for. It's like ordering water and being told you can have sparkling water or hot water. Just give me the normal option. Windows really said "so you wanna do it the hard way, huh?" because apparently wanting to just power off without a 45-minute update session is asking too much. Peak OS design right there.

I Love It

I Love It
Windows will happily install software from the Reagan administration without batting an eye, maintaining backward compatibility like it's a sacred duty. Meanwhile, Linux is out here with that smug "already installed" energy because half your system came pre-packaged from 1999. The duality of operating systems: one hoards legacy support like a digital museum, the other ships with everything including the kitchen sink. Both approaches are equally chaotic in their own special way, and somehow we've all just accepted this as normal.

Awkward...But Chill

Awkward...But Chill
Windows asking you to buy a license and you just casually hitting "No" is basically the most passive-aggressive relationship in tech. And Windows? Windows just goes "Ok" like nothing happened. No guilt trip, no feature lockdown, no angry pop-ups every 5 minutes. Just... acceptance. It's been like this for decades. Microsoft knows you're not buying it, you know you're not buying it, but everyone plays along in this beautiful dance of plausible deniability. They'll throw a watermark on your desktop and call it a day. Meanwhile, other software will brick itself if you sneeze wrong during activation. Fun fact: This gentleness is probably why Windows has such massive market share. They let you "evaluate" indefinitely while Adobe out here requiring a blood oath and your firstborn's email address.

What's Going On

What's Going On
Linux users living in their peaceful bubble of open-source superiority, only to wake up and discover that Windows is suddenly the internet's punching bag again. It's like being a vegan at a barbecue—you didn't even have to say anything, everyone just started dunking on meat eaters unprompted. Whether it's forced updates, telemetry drama, or yet another "feature" nobody asked for, Windows manages to unite the internet in collective groaning. Meanwhile, Linux users just sit there with their perfectly customized distros, sipping coffee, wondering what fresh hell Microsoft unleashed this time.

Fellas This Is Getting Tiring

Fellas This Is Getting Tiring
Oh look, another developer conference where EVERYONE claims they're totally ready to ditch Windows! The crowd goes absolutely WILD with their hands raised like they just found out Stack Overflow has infinite free answers. But when it comes time to actually make the switch? *crickets* Suddenly everyone's remembering their precious Visual Studio, their company's legacy .NET apps, and that one obscure software that only runs on Windows. The enthusiasm drops faster than a production server at 5 PM on a Friday. It's the tech equivalent of everyone saying they'll definitely start going to the gym next Monday—sure Jan, we've heard that one before.

No Privacy For You, Peasant!

No Privacy For You, Peasant!
Linux and macOS users sitting pretty with their encryption keys while Windows folks are out here basically handing their data to Microsoft on a silver platter. The smugness is palpable and honestly? Justified. Nothing says "I value my privacy" quite like choosing an OS that doesn't treat encryption like a suggestion. Meanwhile Windows users are playing 4D chess trying to figure out which telemetry settings actually do something and which ones are just theater. The founding fathers would've run Arch, btw.

I Hate Microsoft

I Hate Microsoft
When you're so done with Microsoft's ecosystem that you're ready to pledge your soul to Valve and their Steam Deck running SteamOS (which is Linux-based, btw). The irony? You're basically begging a gaming company to save you from Windows updates, forced reboots, and the never-ending "We're getting things ready for you" screens. The best part is that SteamOS is built on Linux, so you're essentially saying "I'd rather learn Proton compatibility layers and fiddle with Wine prefixes than deal with one more Edge browser popup." And honestly? Valid. At least when Linux breaks, you chose to break it yourself.

You Would Think PCMR Would Actually Try To Do Something About It

You Would Think PCMR Would Actually Try To Do Something About It
The most beautiful display of cognitive dissonance you'll ever witness. Everyone's SO enthusiastic about roasting Microsoft's legendary Windows updates that brick your system, the Blue Screen of Death family reunions, and Cortana's existential crisis. But the SECOND someone suggests actually switching to Linux or literally anything else? Crickets. Absolute radio silence. Tumbleweeds rolling through the auditorium. It's like complaining your ex is toxic while renewing your relationship subscription every month. The PC Master Race will write 47-page essays about how much they despise Microsoft's telemetry and forced updates, but when push comes to shove, nobody's ready to give up their precious game compatibility and Adobe suite. Stockholm syndrome has never looked so RGB-lit.

Microsoft Doing A Great Job, As Always

Microsoft Doing A Great Job, As Always
Windows users finally have a built-in screenshot tool that actually works decently, and they're genuinely excited about it. Then Microsoft swoops in with a Windows Update that just... takes it away or breaks it completely. Classic Microsoft move—giving users something useful only to yank it back in the next patch cycle. It's like they're allergic to keeping things stable. The Snipping Tool has had more plot twists than a soap opera, getting deprecated, then brought back, then modernized, then broken again. Nothing says "enterprise-grade operating system" quite like randomly losing basic functionality after an update.