DrillingStricken 6mo ago • 100%
I was just like you, but one day I got a USB stick and decided, 'Heck, I'm gonna install Linux today!'. And it was surprisingly easy, I haven't seen anything weird.
Just remember to back up your important data before making any changes. There are a lot of helpful comments already, but if you need anything, the community will always be happy to help you figure it out. No need to worry!
DrillingStricken 6mo ago • 93%
Man, securing the privacy of a Windows PC can really wear you down. Remember all those times I spent tweaking the Group Policy Settings? Turning off each and every one of them was a chore, but the real kicker was having to do it all over again after every update.
And don't even get me started on that spyware.exe
in the task manager. It seemed like it was everywhere, hiding in plain sight and multiplying with each passing day. Finding and closing all those instances was a real headache.
But the icing on the cake was the constant need to check the privacy settings after every update. I couldn't afford to take my eyes off the ball, and the fear of something breaking or getting compromised was always present.
The whole experience left me feeling drained and frustrated. I mean, who needs that kind of stress in their life? That's why I made the switch to Linux – it was a welcome relief and a breath of fresh air.
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 100%
I've given both htop
and btop
a spin, and I have to say that I really prefer htop
. It offers a prettier interface and more features than top
, while still feeling less bloated than btop
to me. So yeah, it's definitely my go-to choice!
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 100%
Thanks for the suggestion! I will try it out.
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 100%
Never heard of it.
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 100%
the white blocks of
top
Did you mean the upper right corner of top
? I also fine btop
is overwhelming, too pretty to look at.
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 100%
Never heard of bottom
before, I will check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 100%
Agree with you on the beauty of btop
, but sometimes less is more and that's why I think it's bloated. When working with the terminal, text-based programs work best on it so htop
is much more to my liking due to its minimalist interface.
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 100%
To be honest, I really prefer btop
's sleek UI. It looks so modern and advanced. But with all its beauty and abundance of information, it can be overwhelming at times or in another words, bloattt. That's why I personally lean towards htop
's text-based interface, which I find highly customizable to my preferences. Plus, htop offers more features and conveniences than top
, making it my go-to choice for now.
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 100%
Yeah, that is the reason I use top
in the first place. No need for an extra package and I can use it on pretty much every system.
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 100%
Now that you mention it, I also have to check out ps
just in case...
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 100%
Never heard of it. I will have to check it out later.
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 100%
I think you still should learn how to use top
in case something happens and btop
is out of the picture. That is the reason I use and stick with it in the first place.
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 100%
Up top
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 100%
Why do you think that? After this post, I will try out both of them but maybe eventually I will still just use top
out of, same as you bro, habit.
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 80%
Totally, but I do want to know about other people experience tho. So if you don't mind, share with me my friend.
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 100%
top
's output does appear somewhat cryptic and hard to digest quickly.
Why do you find yourself opting for `btop` or `htop` instead of `top`? What advantages do these tools offer that make them superior to `top` in your opinion? `top` has served me well, so I'm unsure why I would want to burden my system with the addition of `htop` or `btop`. With `top`, if you wish to terminate a process, simply press 'k' and send the signal; it's that simple. If you'd like to identify the origin of a process, just include the command column. I often find myself intrigued when encountering comments on posts expressing love for `htop`/`btop`. To me, it appears unnecessary or BLOATED!! Please do share your perspectives and help broaden my Linux knowledgebase.
DrillingStricken 8mo ago • 85%
Hey buddy, no stress, I feel ya! Switching OSes is like trying a new flavor of ice cream – it can be an adventure at times. But, let me share some wisdom from my Linux journey. When we focus on the small stuff, we unintentionally give power to the big guys. Linux is all about flexibility and community support. Sure, it might not be perfect right away, but that's part of the fun! Keep pushing through, you'll soon see why so many of us love this open-source world. Let's rock this Linux life together
DrillingStricken 9mo ago • 87%
Once I succumbed to a proprietary software's allure, post-usage, I felt like a digital pariah! To rid myself of the taint, I wiped my system clean – reinstall time!