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If we're to have a serious conversation on this for a second - my view is that I don't push people towards the lifestyle choices I've picked (veganism, Linux, meditation, etc.) but if it seems the person is already open to something I do, I'm happy to answer their questions in a non judgemental manner and be a resource for them.
I'm truthful in what I say, and I will just as easily tell them the bad things (no Photoshop, learning curve, you may find yourself running commands sometimes) as well as the good things so they can make an informed decision.
I've had one friend move over to Linux Mint on his laptop because he saw I was already using it and realised it's actually doable, and another friend start considering vegetarianism more seriously
I feel that if you constantly tell people how awesome and great Linux is and they're missing out, you just look like you're part of a cult and not a rational person.
Linux AND meditation? Not both at the same time, surely?
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One helps with the other. Which is which, that's up to you to decide ;)
Yep, at the end of the day it's about using the best available tool for what you want to do
I'm with you on two out of three, but I respect your choice to be a vegan. When you say no Photoshop, you're right - but there are acceptable tools available that can read and write PSD files; and there are some decent graphics tools. The learning curve is easier with more derived OSes like Mint, Kali, or PopOS.
While they might find themselves running command line stuff sometimes, I think anyone who's looking at moving to Linux from Windows should have a vague knowledge of a command prompt or Powershell. If they don't, that's actually where I'd start - teach them the uncomfortable thing (command line) in a comfortable setting (Windows). Have them install from winget, chocolatey, or something like that. Teach them to set up a virtual machine. If they can do those two things, they're 90% of the way to daily-driving Linux.
Seriously, I don't preach veganism to anyone around me. When people ask why I'm vegan, I answer, straight to the point. If they ask more questions, I just continue answering their questions.
I know at least of 2 people I have known personally who became vegan later. I never preached to them.
I'm not aware of anyone who switched to Linux or an ergonomic keyboard layout though, so results may vary.