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HelpImSurrounded

(515 posts)
6. Android is not an upgrade
Sat Oct 19, 2024, 11:39 PM
Oct 2024

I'm an android developer. For my own uses I use Apple.

Android is an interesting OS but recent revelations have revealed how insecure android is. I wouldn't trust it.

If I'm being honest, the animosity between Apple and Windows users really comes down to what you're used to. It's jarring to switch from one to the other. If you're not ready to take on the learning curve of Linux then Apple is your best bet for a mature, secure operating system.

My strategy has always been;

For personal productivity: Apple
For security, servers and research: Unix

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4 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

If you don't need windows specific apps run Linux. bullimiami Oct 2024 #1
I have no experience at all with Ubuntu ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #2
Puppy Linux is easy synni Oct 2024 #8
Maybe up to and including Windows XP era computers. hunter Oct 2024 #16
Linux on the desktop is garbage ItsjustMe Oct 2024 #14
I have to heartily disagree with that. bullimiami Oct 2024 #15
I recommend learning Linux on a second machine. hunter Oct 2024 #17
Windows 11 runs great on my 10 year old HP. ItsjustMe Oct 2024 #3
Ubuntu is a good option like mentioned. duncang Oct 2024 #4
My device will double boot, so... ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #5
Yes. duncang Oct 2024 #10
Android is not an upgrade HelpImSurrounded Oct 2024 #6
MS isn't stopping Win 10 updates for another year. TwilightZone Oct 2024 #7
That's encouraging ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #9
I recommend the dual-boot with Ubuntu if you don't or can't get a new computer. usonian Oct 2024 #11
Try linux IbogaProject Oct 2024 #12
Mint Linux is very easy to install & use RainCaster Oct 2024 #13
I've used Linux LPBBEAR Oct 2024 #18
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