To add the opinion of a third Andrew:

I couldn't possibly move to a system where I have to use
the keyboard to copy and paste between windows :-)

(Thank goodness Wayland was persuaded to keep that feature.)

On Mon, 25 Oct 2021, Andrew Komornicki wrote:

> Hi,
>
>  I wholeheartedly support such a move.  These long threads have no
> basis in reality.  Frankly they have as much purpose as counting the
> number of angels on the head of a pin.  Quite some time ago, as a
> scientist I stopped at SL 6.9.  If need be I have all of my code
> development tools, and am quite happy.
>
> For my daily needs, I continue to use Windows.  Yes, I use Firefox as my
> browser and Thunderbird for my mail.  A long time ago I installed the
> GNU tools for Windows and that helps a great deal.  My editor is still
> Vi, or VIM for the more modern versions.  Some of my colleagues use
> Emacs and that also works very well under Windows.  A command line
> window is my main interface for all of my work.  Am not willing to swing
> at windmills and need to get on with life.
>
> regards,
> Andrew
>>
> On 10/25/2021 8:13 PM, Andrew Z wrote:
>> Yeah, this linux is� a nonsense... just migrate to windows already. And
>> the bright future is there for you.

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