Switching to Ubuntu from Windows is the most controversial thing I’ve ever done. I don’t even talk about it very much, but some of my friends preemptively make passive aggressive comments about it if the subject of OSs come up and jump on any opportunity they find to make a case for Linux being less convenient than Windows. I haven’t felt this way since I tried vegetarianism.

All that’s to say I’m pretty wary of “helping others see the light.” There’s more than apathy out there and some people feel threatened by the idea of someone else taking steps to rid themselves of their dependence on Microsoft and the like.

If you want to bring more people to Linux, preaching is really not a good way to do that. We are not a religion, we are not a cult. We are an enthousiastic bunch or nerds :)

Avoid behind judgemental of people that use Windows, Mac or other proprietary software. Do not talk about Linux in length when it was not solicited.

Instead, you can show how enthusiastic you are about all the cool things you are doing with your computer that happens to be running Linux!

When people around you, do make the choice to switch, of their own will, then offer your help with all the patience and understanding you have.

All the best 🐧🐧🐧