Switching from Microsoft Windows 11 to Linux is like Columbus discovering America
Switching to Linux is like Christopher Columbus discovering America -- but in ways both good and bad. Just as Columbus set sail for uncharted waters in search of something new, users moving from Windows or macOS to Linux are venturing into unfamiliar territory, leaving behind a world they’ve known for something potentially better. However, much like the story of Columbus, this transition can come with its complexities -- and some parallels are worth exploring, including the relationship between Columbus and the Native Americans.
At first glance, making the switch to Linux might seem like entering a brand new land. The user interfaces, package managers, and the open-source philosophy can feel as different as the Americas were to Columbus. For someone who has spent years navigating Windows or macOS, things like the Linux terminal or alternative software solutions might feel like a foreign language. Instead of the Start menu, you’re greeted with new desktop environments like GNOME, KDE, or Xfce. It can feel daunting, much like Columbus’s sailors must have felt when they lost sight of the European coast.