cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17478803

Installing OS, 10 years ago:

Windows: click a couple of buttons enter username and password

Linux: Terminal hacking, downloading shell scripts from github

Installing OS today:

Linux: click a couple of buttons, enter username and password

Windows: Terminal hacking, downloading shell scripts from github.

Link to video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qKRmYW1D0S0

  • nezrock@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    2 days ago

    Yeah, I’ve used dozens of different distros for the past 15 years and the vast majority have had either graphical or text installers, both dirt simple.

    • JasonDJ
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      2 days ago

      OP probably never needed SCSI or ATA card drivers for their Windows XP install.