Why I Have to Use Windows

Summary

The speaker shares a passionate rant about their reluctant switch to a Windows PC for video editing, due to stability issues with Linux's KDEnlive. Despite despising Windows for its ads, forced reboots, and high resource usage, they acknowledge the superior functionality of DaVinci Resolve on Windows, which justifies their temporary move. The video is a blend of frustration and admiration for the capabilities of specific software, all wrapped in a promise not to switch to Windows full-time.

Takeaways

• 😡 The speaker expresses a strong dislike for having to use Windows on a new PC due to video editing needs.
• 💻 The speaker had to switch to Windows primarily because of stability issues with video editing on Linux, particularly with KDEnlive.
• 🔧 Despite KDEnlive being feature-rich and well-maintained, it lacks the required stability for the speaker's professional video editing work.
• 🖥️ The speaker tried various Linux video editing alternatives but found them lacking in stability compared to their needs.
• 🎮 The decision to use Windows was also influenced by the inability to run DaVinci Resolve stably on Linux with AMD graphics cards.
• 👎 The speaker criticizes Windows for its forced updates, intrusive ads, and high resource usage, which are deal-breakers for their preference.
• 💡 The speaker acknowledges bias towards Linux, having used it full-time for over 7 years and being part of the Linux community.
• 📊 They point out that while Windows' UI might look nice, the underlying user experience is frustrating and filled with legacy issues.
• 🛑 The speaker is particularly annoyed by Windows' habit of changing default settings post-update and the difficulty of dismissing ads.
• 📹 However, the speaker admits that DaVinci Resolve on Windows is an excellent video editing tool, which is the main reason they continue to use Windows.
• 🔄 The speaker minimizes their time in Windows, only using it for video editing, and switches back to Linux for other tasks.

Q & A

Why did the speaker purchase a Windows PC despite their dislike for the operating system?

The speaker felt they had no choice due to the lack of stability and certain features they required in video editing software on Linux, which led them to buy a Windows PC to use DaVinci Resolve.

What video editing software did the speaker mention having issues with on Linux?

The speaker mentioned having issues with Kdenlive on Linux, particularly with its stability and certain bugs that affected their workflow.

What other video editing solutions on Linux did the speaker try before resorting to Windows?

The speaker tried Shotcut, Olive, DaVinci Resolve on Linux, Lightworks, and Blender, but found them either unstable or not meeting their requirements.

Why did the speaker have to switch from Xorg to Wayland, and what issues did it cause?

The speaker had to switch due to their 'weird monitor setups' and could not go back to Xorg. This switch caused problems with Kdenlive in terms of stability and crashing.

What specific issues did the speaker have with DaVinci Resolve on Linux?

The speaker experienced crashes when trying to render videos in DaVinci Resolve on Linux, which they attributed to issues with AMD graphics cards compatibility.

What aspects of Windows does the speaker particularly dislike?

The speaker dislikes forced reboots after updates without warning, intrusive advertisements, high resource usage even when idle, and certain outdated UI elements in Windows.

How does the speaker feel about the user interface of Windows?

While the speaker acknowledges that the UI of Windows is not bad and has some nice visual elements, they find it frustrating due to the underlying issues and advertisements.

What is the speaker's stance on open-source operating systems like Linux?

The speaker prefers open-source operating systems like Linux and is biased towards it due to their positive experiences and involvement in the Linux community.

Why does the speaker continue to use Windows despite their dislike for it?

The speaker continues to use Windows because DaVinci Resolve, a professional video editing tool, performs exceptionally well on it, providing stability and advanced features.

What is the speaker's strategy for minimizing their time spent in Windows?

The speaker uses a KVM switch to quickly transition between their Linux and Windows PCs, only using Windows for video editing and transferring files back to Linux via Samba.

What changes or improvements would the speaker like to see in Windows?

The speaker would like to see a reduction in intrusive advertisements, improvements in stability and resource management, and a more considerate approach to user experience, such as avoiding forced reboots.