Back after ~10 years

I never abandoned Linux---but I did have a bit of burnout, traceable perhaps to obsessively trying to learn every detail.
I run Linux Mint, and periodically struggle with various details. My last multiboot system with any flavor of windows was about 10 years ago....but I do have a Windows 10 laptop which i need to learn how to use.
My other major pastime is repair of vintage electronics

I also run TWO Chromebooks and two Android Phones, and I have a love-hate relationship with Google.

In the coming months, I'll mostly be asking questions.

Howdy!

but I do have a Windows 10 laptop which i need to learn how to use.

My sympathies. Win 10 that is.

It actually looks like MS has "wised up" a bit. I still remember when I thought that Windows 98 was a major leap forward. I also have some hours on XP, which always struck me as being "adequate".

After watching the emergence of the Netbook concept---and the MS efforts to kill it---I love how Google has "made it happen".

So---I am no longer a Windows Hater, but rather someone who simply wants their computing environment to work

Welcome back! I thought you'd been abducted by aliens.

Welcome back. Windows 10 with WSL is a step (small) forward.

Originally Posted by pixellany So---I am no longer a Windows Hater, but rather someone who simply wants their computing environment to work

I can relate to this. I use Windows 10 at home but for gaming only. I built a high end box specifically for this. I used to be a big MS hater but it's really a waste of energy. All of my other computing is on Macs, and I use Linux and FreeBSD in a virtual lab with MacOS hosts.

Welcome back

Welcome back — I do indeed remember your name! I shan't be answering your queries, though, as I've never had Windows — well, I did use it on some-one else's computer but that was 25 years ago.

Now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time... A long time.

Welcome back.

i think i have seen ur name here at LQ.
welcome back.

Learn what you need to learn, ignore what you dont.

I remember your username from long ago. I also had a multi year break from here. I was moderately active when I joined long ago, but as you move from being a newbie to actually being able to fix 99% of problems yourself without needing to look for answers, you tend to use support sites far less.

Nowadays I just come here when im bored and try and help others. Whether I actually achieve it is debatable.

Welcome back.

Oh and Windows for me has only one use. Gaming. But unfortunately the college I started at recently also have a big hardon for Microsoft, so i had to learn how to use Teams and a bunch of other random products i've neither heard of or ever used.

I find your posts so often in forum searches that I couldn't believe that you were away for so long!
Welcome back