Been using Linux since the late 90's. My last experience with Windows was Windows 98 SE, Windows XP and Windows NT. My family I use it at home (HTPC, Gaming Rig, Gaming Laptop, Retro Gaming Unit, Security Cameras and more) and I work for 3 companies - 2 of which only use Linux and the other has nothing to do with computer technology at all.

1) It does exactly what I want it to do.

While I was on Windows, I was unable to uninstall programs that I did not want because it was part of the OS' install. That was an instant no no for me.

2) It's affordable.

Most distros are 100% free. Donating to keep a project going feels better then coming out of pocket for an OS that does not do what I want it to do.

3) I can alter any piece of it to my liking.

I grew up gaming via the arcade and computers. I skipped a lot of the console generations with the exception of Sega Master System and Sega Genesis but I only played those when I visited family in the summers as a kid because laptops were expensive and carrying my rig was too much of a hassle at the time.

I've always loved playing games that allowed me to make maps, create full-on campaigns and alter the game in any way to my desire. Being able to do that to an OS/DE was right up my alley.

4) LUGs became 2nd and 3rd families.

Linux User Groups are all over NYC where I am from and with each group that I become a part of I meet wonderful people who I've grown to break bread with, game along with and even vacation with. These people have helped me grow in my knowledge of Linux, help me land contracts, get grants and more. I've always been grateful to the ppl I met at LUGs and I am always impressed with the projects I see them working on.

I've joined a few Windows-centric meetups here and there - met some good people there but most of the time - it's either someone looking for help with their company or someone selling something or looking for investors. The entire vibe is just off.

5) All the games that love to play are on Linux.

UT99, Skullgirls, TOME4, MUGEN Fighting Games, Brutal DOOM and XONOTIC. Thesre are the games that I break out during LAN parties and BBQs and it's always a good time.

Thanks for writing. Can you give me some example of changes you personally were able to make in Linux and not Windows. Moreover why use GOG over Steam when Steam has more Linux support then GOG.

This is a close approximation ;)
(dependencies are actually included in the packages meta-data, not in the index)

But if it is the way you understand packages managers behaviour, what I don’t understand is how it compares to Steam offline mode…

Oh god, they're from Australia. I'm so sorry, rest of the world.

I can, using modern versions of software, create a custom Linux system that can run in just 32MB in RAM, that boots instantly, and that doesn't have any writable filesystems mountable (preventing data corruption if power is lost suddenly). Can you do that with modern Windows?

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Yeah this comment is sure to make people like you. CAn't wait to hear what you think of Jews and blacks
not the 32MB part no.
Other two... there's a more notorious Linux critic them me? Who?

The opening post should be high rated instead of low rated.

Dealing with dependencies and repositories is too much like steam and getting anything done relies too much on useless documentation or trawling forums.

Thanks, but they don't like me and think that down voting my comment will put me in my place.

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Game developers need to ditch MicroSoft and other DRM-freak OS makers that think your computer is their's.

Find a Linux/Ubuntu OS version that is gamer-centered and make games compatible with that.

I'm trying to upgrade my system but I will not buy another McrSft OS.

1A. It's Open Source (which is all manner of good mostly):

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source

Oh, now I see where your confusion comes from.

Packages used by Linux distributions are installable without Internet access.
Repositories are an automated easy-to-use way to get them, but it’s not the only way. And by the way you can use local repositories too, that do not require Internet access to be used.

I am aware of this but outside of using a total mirror, how else do you get all the dependencies you need to install all the things you might want