Bye Windows, Hi Linux?

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Why are users leaving Windows so fast in 2025? This video dives into Windows 11’s privacy concerns, telemetry tracking, forced updates, and bloatware that impact developer workflows. See why even gamers and devs are moving to Linux-based systems like Steam OS for more control and better performance. Learn how Proton and Steam Deck are making Linux gaming and development smoother than ever. If you’re a developer considering a switch, this video explains why Linux might be your best next OS. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:06 - Microsoft’s Data Collection (Telemetry) 00:52 - Unwanted Features 01:18 - Ads Everywhere in Windows 11 01:40 - Windows’ Huge Storage Use & Preinstalled Apps 01:49 - Windows Updates 01:58 - Windows Has Become a Closed System: Bloatware & Loss of Control 02:48 - Steam OS and the Rise of Linux 03:55 - Why You Should Care 04:04 - Why Linux Wasn’t Popular Before 04:16 - PewDiePie & the Linux Trend 04:35 - Should You Switch to Linux? 05:15 - Final Thoughts & Outro Check if Your Apps Work on Linux Use these tools to find out whether your favorite Windows applications are available (or have alternatives) on Linux: AlternativeTo – Discover Linux alternatives to your favorite apps https://alternativeto.net/ Are We Linux Yet? – Quick look at compatibility of common Windows software https://arewelinyet.com/ ProtonDB – Check how well Windows games run on Linux using Proton https://www.protondb.com/ Wine Application Database – Search compatibility for apps using Wine https://appdb.winehq.org/ Linux App Finder – Find Linux-native applications by category http://linuxappfinder.com/