Thanks!
I won’t even ask what plug and play means…
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maniclucky@lemmy.world 1 week agoYes. It’s probably the friendliest Linux distro. But there’s still a learning curve so don’t go in thinking it’s as plug and play as Windows.
Source: Tech savvy guy that changed over recently
nevermind@lemm.ee 1 week ago
dingus@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Plug and play essentially means “it just works”. Like as simple as plugging in a USB mouse and using it. When something isn’t plug and play, it means it takes a bit of fiddling with.
nevermind@lemm.ee 1 week ago
Ah yes, thank you. A tiny part of my brain wondered if that was the meaning but it’s never safe to assume something when I’m as clueless as I am.
0x0@programming.dev 1 week ago
Actually I think that term was coined by Windows 98 for hardware you could connect and it would Just work™ (I.e. without the need to install drivers).
peterg@mstdn.plus 1 week ago
@maniclucky @nevermind
Linux is indeed the friendliest of the Linux distros but one still needs at least a bit of experience with installing OS. The fundamental problem with Windows is that it comes pre installed on everything and most people had never needed to install an OS.
@nevermind, you need to find a friend who's done it or someone online willing to walk you though it. It's not very difficult but if you've never done it it could be a bit weird.