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Former Microsoft developer says Windows 11's performance is "comically bad," even with monster PC (www.techspot.com)

submitted 7 months ago by jeze@leminal.space to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Should just use Linux, tbh.

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[–] Quexotic@infosec.pub 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

This is the biggest problem with Linux IMO. If drivers could be universally fixed on Linux to be as easy as or easier than windows and Mac then the competition would have no chance. I can deal with other issues., I can deal with weird glitches, but if I can't even use my devices that's kind of a non-starter.

It's not that I can't figure out drivers, it's just I don't want to spend 5 hours on it.

Fair disclosure, I have been traumatized by NDIS wrappers

[–] penquin@lemm.ee 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

I'm sure you know this, but it is not linux's fault, it's your device's maker who refuses to make their driver available for Linux.

[–] Quexotic@infosec.pub 1 points 7 months ago

I get that too.

Here's a recent example. I've got Kelly installed on a VM and I want to use a Wi-Fi adapter with it. It's a special Wi-Fi adapter that has great reception and some pretty good features. Works well with Linux... Once you go through 20 odd steps to get it installed. It does work.

PITA. I knew what I was getting into, the online docs we not terrible.

On the host machine... Dah-ding... Wifi. Fucking done.

What's needed is a driver deployment infrastructure similar to what Windows has, to remove the pain.

I have three Linux boxes. Four if you count the VM. I do truly enjoy the OS when it works. The main reason I stick with windows is because if something breaks with it I can consistently fix it very quickly. It feels like everything with Linux is just an extra 10 or 15 steps that I'd rather not be taking.

On a side note, I have definitely noticed that Windows 11 has some performance issues. It's no joke.