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Discussion on: Why I'm sort of leaving Linux

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"I get things done on Windows. There isn't anything for me to really tweak, no new desktop to install, I don't change icons and themes."

I switched to from Windows to linux (popOS) for the same reasons. I found I was spending too much time tweaking the UI and wanted to be free from distractions (Windows has many e.g bloatware).

Initially it worked, the cleanness and simplicity of the shell proved to be less distracting and I didn't tweak because I didn't know how. But (un)fortunately linux makes it easier to tweak so now I'm distracted again.

So I guess the true distraction is my discipline (and I like to tweak). My guess is that if you like to tweak too, you'll eventually end up doing it in Windows (e.g. customizing the powershell prompt.)

"I'm not afraid" you say - you will be, YOU will be.