The Question of Whether Linux Will Replace Windows

In this video, we delve into the age-old question of whether Linux will ever replace Windows as the dominant operating system. The host, Ben, begins by stating that he has been wanting to discuss this topic for a while and is willing to provide his reasons despite the potential backlash from some users.

However, before diving into his arguments, Ben clarifies that he understands that Linux enthusiasts often claim it is the best thing since sliced bread and that Windows should be ditched. He acknowledges that Linux is indeed a great operating system, but argues that it cannot support the masses that Microsoft does on a daily basis. The main reason for this, according to Ben, is the importance of support.

For companies and home users, support is crucial in ensuring that any issues are resolved quickly and efficiently. However, Ben argues that Linux lacks the resources and expertise to provide the same level of support as Microsoft. He uses the example of software such as Adobe Photoshop, which is widely used in design companies. The host explains that if a company were to switch from Windows to Linux, they would have to retrain all their employees to use Linux and also support the new operating system.

Furthermore, Ben points out that this would not only be a significant cost but also a monumental task. He highlights the complexity of multimedia software such as Adobe After Effects and programs like Blender, which are often used in industries that supply us with everyday items. The host notes that training all technical support staff to work with these new software applications would be essential.

The manufacturing side of things is also crucial for industries that produce products we use in our homes and daily lives. Ben mentions software such as AutoCAD, which is widely used in designing software. He argues that Linux lacks the alternatives to this type of software, making it difficult for companies to switch.

Although Ben acknowledges that home users have some flexibility with their operating systems, he notes that they are often limited by the availability of software and support. For example, many people use Microsoft Office or online versions of software such as Outlook. However, Ben points out that these alternatives are not always compatible with Linux.

The host also discusses the market share of Windows versus Linux. He presents a chart showing that Windows has a significant lead over Linux in terms of market share, with Linux having only 1% of the market. This gap is substantial and highlights the challenge that Linux faces in competing with established operating systems like Windows.

In conclusion, Ben's video provides an honest assessment of the challenges faced by Linux in replacing Windows as the dominant operating system. The host acknowledges the strengths of Linux but emphasizes the importance of support and resources in ensuring a smooth transition for companies and users alike. By discussing these issues in detail, Ben provides a nuanced understanding of why Linux may not be ready to replace Windows just yet.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwhat you guys got another video here for you this ones are probably another controversial video which will probably get a few people triggered but I'm gonna do it anyway because I've been wanting to do this for a while and a lot of people always ask me will Linux ever replace Windows or Windows 10 and a short answer to it is no I'm not going to give you my reasons why because personally now because of one user or home users will say that Linux is the best thing since sliced bread and you should ditch windows that doesn't make it the best operating system or it doesn't make it the operating system for businesses or companies to use you've got to look at the bigger picture it's all the companies the enterprises the industries out there that are creating stuff for us to wear to use in our homes you know to run our electricity our water all this sort of stuff these people use Microsoft Windows and they have done for many many years so why aren't they using Linux Linux is a great operating system but can it support the masses that Microsoft actually does on a daily basis and I don't think they can and it's the support part that's really really important for companies and for the home user he's just a small little fish in a big pond and that's the problem people get they're mistaken another big dependency for companies is software and software has been used on Windows systems for many many years so for instance the designing company would be using Adobe products like Adobe Photoshop or illustrator can you imagine those companies now using programs like as a replacement they would have to retrain everyone in their company to use Linux first and then obviously support and in start training them to use and this would be an absolute phenomenal cost it just would never work and the misery doesn't end there you would have to retrain all of your technical support staff to support the Linux of your choice and also then support the software which you might be using ie in this case might be instead of Photoshop so the list goes on and on it will be absolutely foolish to do that and of course it doesn't stop there you've got the multimedia side of things which would be used in say for instance Adobe After Effects and programs like that maybe my afridi you would then be using other programs like blender you know in replace of that because you might not be able to get those programs to work properly on the chosen distro or chosen Linux version that you're using so not only would you then have to retrain everyone to use Linux again and also retrain everyone to use another piece of software like blender you would then have to train all the technical support staff to support that software and also that operating system so it's a big steep learning curve and that's probably why people will just stay with Microsoft Windows because the they've got the licensing in place for all the software they've got the training in place for all the software they've got the technical support they've got the support from Microsoft it just makes sense and then you've got the manufacturing side which is crucial to industries that are supplying us stuff that we use and in our homes and stuff like that like AutoCAD a spring and things like that which are designing software and there is alternatives for Linux but there's just massive training involved to retrain people to use that type of software and again you're running into the same old question of support and also technical support and things like that so I don't see it changing anytime soon and this is just mainly about business and that's probably the bulk of the people that are using Microsoft Windows on a daily basis so if this is not about the home user at all really like I said before they're just a small fish in a big pond now you can use office suites as well like this one here in stead of using the Microsoft Office versions or you could go online and use the online version but it's just not the same as having software installed on the system there's lots of companies that use Outlook and a bunch of other software from Microsoft so there is a workaround and that's what it seems to be with Linux all the time it's like always a workaround he's in virtual boxes inside Linux and you know trying to get games to work by using certain steps to get into work it's always been the same until it's fully compatible and some of this is not Linux is full its software distribution companies that don't actually support Linux they just won't put the money and investment into such a small piece of pie that Linux holds so they're just not going to check out the support there and make their software available to Linux users which is a bit unfortunate again games have got a lot better over the years you can see now you can play a lot of games on a Linux based machine is it gonna be better than you know Windows you might see some people saying it is it's not there's loads of games that don't work or you have to you know tweak or you know mess around them to get them working some of them have got a gold or platinum reward even this metro Exodus you have to do a bunch of tweaking to get it to work correctly but you install that inside windows and it will just work straight out the gate so these are the things you have to sort of average out you have to work out you know plower unknown battlegrounds is a massive game right now and it's not working so there is a bunch of games that work and a bunch of games that don't work and some people may think that I'm being a bit harsh and I'm bashing Linux I'm not bashing the nuts whatsoever I do like Linux and I think Linux does have a place and it is getting better over time now remember guys these are just my opinions I would like to see what your opinion is in the comment section below try and keep it civil and you know these are just an opinion about whether Linux will replace Windows it's not trying to bash Linux at all or trying to blow in smoked up Microsoft's back door you know because at the end of the day it's just an operating system and I'm just telling you the way I see it now if you're interested in the market share for Windows against Linux you can see it here on this chart here Linux has one point for 1% which is hardly anything compared to Microsoft Windows it's absolutely huge the gap and it beats and crushes all of the other opposition now this video is not about what Windows does bad we all know the bad sides of Windows 10 this video is about whether Linux will replace windows and that's basically in a nutshell really anyway I'm gonna wrap this one up I hope this one's been helpful to you let me know in the comments section below what you guys think on what your opinions are and whether you think on way off and whether Linux is closer to Windows at replacing it then I'm actually saying it is or whether I'm completely wrong about the whole thing or whether you think and other things just let me know in a comment section below I'll be interested to read your comments and I'll try and reply to some of them and obviously keep it clean and I'll do my best to see what you guys think anyway that's gonna be about it for this video my name is Ben Brian from brighter computer's code or UK I shall see you again for another video tomorrow maybe a less controversial topic than this one or the last two days anyway thanks again for watching bye for now now if you haven't subscribed yet hit the red subscribe button and hit the bell notification button and click all to be notified when we upload new videos\n"