After 2y on Linux I can say with full confidence that switching from GNOME to KDE (for me) is a bigger barrier than switching from Windows to Linux ever was.
I’ve tried a lot to like KDE but I just can’t. I usually see people discussing distros but I feel like picking the right DE makes much bigger impact. I’m yet to try Hyprland though.
Considering the fact that I’m itching to get Steam Frame and VR on GNOME will likely be broken indefinitely, idk what to do.
I honestly think DE is one of the main reasons people don’t switch from windows.
They just want to use what’s comfortable. The large majority of people would be fine with Linux alternatives, but they don’t want to deal with the different designs.
The slight difference in looks isn’t what’s stopping people.
After helping hundreds of people over the years switch to Linux. The single most common factor literally is looks.
Doesn’t matter if something works exactly the same if it looks even slightly different. People get angry and stubborn and refuse.
It’s basically the only thing that is ever the same between helping any two people. From the most willing to learn to most unwilling.
The moment something looks different it’s like people go stupid.
I think it’s true for most people. I’m thinking of people like my mom and dad. My dad bought a whole new computer instead of just using Linux mint.
He considered it, but just bought a whole new computer after he was worried about a scam he almost fell for.