So I discussed my leaving #Linux post with @mike and @cooper before posting it. It’s fair to say that all three of us had concerns as to the reaction I might get.
I’ve had lots of comments, the vast majority of which have been along the lines of “you do you” or “I’ve got a similar story”.
Not just from Fosstodon, but many other instances too. Don’t ever change, #Mastodon. You’re awesome.
@kev
I wonder if a majority of FOSS people actually use Windows or MacOS every day at work.
@JohanEmpa @kev I have been fortunate to be able to have the option to use Linux exclusively as the most suitable tool for my job for more than fifteen years. I think being forced by an employer to use windows might be a deal-breaker for me, at least I haven't found a job that tested my stance too severely yet.
@simon @kev @JohanEmpa my last gig used linux for the serious work but we were also given Windows laptops to use office tools. I was the one rebel who used gnus for email instead of Outlook. People bitched at me for /not/ top posting. The office had a Windows server that we could reach remotely from linux, so I told the IT dept. "come & pickup the Windows laptop that I'm using as a footrest." They did.
@JohanEmpa @kev @simon So the take-away is, you might have a longer leash than you realize, and it pays off to be a rebel & test it.
@simon @kev @JohanEmpa Even my boss bitched about me not top posting so i made an exception just on msgs I sent to the boss. But I saved the company money on whatever monthly fee they paid for the leasing & maintenance of the Windows laptop. If I ever take a gig that's largely on Windows, my rate must double-- which happened once but I'm quite happy to generally price myself out of that market.