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.comEnglish
    6·
    20 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@lemmy.zipEnglish
      7·
      20 days ago

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