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·
    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@lemmy.zipEnglish
      7·
      2 days ago

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