Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCsare so jam-packed with AI that it’s even in the name.
But what if you just don’t want AI on your box?
The answer might be to switch to Linux.
Linux is now a totally practical OS for anyone.Ubuntu
Out of Control
As theyadd more features, we have less and less control over our computers.
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These features are amazing and so convenient.
But they have a price.
This is what people think Linux looks like.Luca Bravo / Unsplash
Not now, because your system never really sleeps anymore.
And now it looks like the AI hype train is really careening across every aspect of our computing lives.
Also, the next generation of PCs is packing in extra silicon just to process AI on-gadget.
And this is what Linux really looks like.Starfighter
The problem is that it hasn’t ever been particularly user-friendly.
But in recent years, a lot has changed.
In fact, you’re free to try it outwithout erasing a single thing about your existing setup.
Starfighter
App installation is also way easier, with app-store-like repositories that let you add apps with one click.
And you’ll find all the apps you need, like Slack, ready and waiting.
If not, there are alternatives.
“Switching to Linux means you might have to say goodbye to certain proprietary software and games.
So what is Linux exactly?
Some versions are designed specifically to be easy to use for people switching from other OSes.
You will be able to get up and running in no time.
Linux might still not be for everyone, but it is now for anyone.
You might like it.
