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I've never told anyone IRL that I use Linux.
Nor have I actually spoken to anyone for more than a few words since I started using Linux.
I just generally try to avoid letting people know how technically savvy I am. I'd rather not do basic tech support for everyone I know.
The magic words I use are, "Oh! This isn't Linux. I'm not sure how to use these, anymore."
I'm unironically like that with apple things. The last time I used an apple things was 15 years ago. Im comfortable doing just about anything technical on windows, Linux and android, but hand me an iPhone or a MacBook and I instantly realise how those elderly technologically impaired people feel - completely lost.
If anyone irl asks, I'm "trying to learn how to use Linux". Which is technically true, I still learn new things all the time!
So this morning I had to go to my mother's house for IT support as one of her monitors wasn't working. I plugged the power cable back in to the back of the monitor and the problem was solved.
I'm not sure the level of IT support I provide is high enough to get blamed for anything 😆
Just recently me assisting thru remote desktop:
Windows popup comes up
Me: Cancel
He: Presses OK
Me: WHY did you press Ok, I said cancel
He: I thought we're supposed to continue with this
It's never too late. Don't wait! Go outside, stop the first person you'll see, look them deeply in the eyes and say it. Say it loud and proud!
That’s too casual. You’re going to want to plan a distro reveal party first.
This worked so well that I actually got a date! At the magistrates Court is a weird venue but whatever.
Thank you, because on here people don’t shut the fuck up about it even if the thread doesn’t involve Linux. They’re as bad as Cross-Fitters and Vegans.
Tbf, here it is (mostly?) often a joke, whereas... 🤪😳🙃🙄😞😤
Are young among people a lot?
I heard symptoms get worse the longer you don't talk about it.
I haven’t either but I do find myself having to master the urge more and more.
And yet here you are