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I kind of think it’s just reputational hangover. Everyone remembers how bad Windows Vista was because Windows XP had been so great, however Microsoft came along with Windows 7 and improved the windows reputation. In the Linux world people aren’t really doing big promos which garner a lot of media attention regarding new kernel versions or new DE’s. Ubuntu is really the closest this ever comes but I’m sure if there was someone being a bit more like “Arch 2028! Our most stable version yet!” and hyped it all up and did a bunch of promos the reputation would shift more.

I don’t think I had a linux distro break audio/video/network after an update in 10+ years. Maybe I’ve just been lucky? That said I’ve had countless issues with work machines after Microsoft updates

When did OP say they were specifically asking for privacy focused suggestions?

I’m a big fan of privacy but I’ve also worked in IT for over 20 years and know that you have to also consider convenience of technology for older people, otherwise they just avoid using these things.

I just want to throw out there the idea of using Eufy cameras for older people. The systems store offline you don’t have to pay for online storage etc. And the app and everything is very simple and easy to use.

I know it’s not what you’re asking but I went through a similar dilemma with my MIL and went this route because she struggles enough as it is with technology.

Thats so cool to know!

Does anyone remember when businesses would operate their websites only during business hours and then take most of the functionality offline after hours?

I’m possibly also mis-remembering my early internet years and just talking shit.

Thanks! Looks as though I also had the same. I’ve only been able to disable it for now