“sorry, I use Linux and have no idea how that Windows stuff works…”
And then you help them anyway.
Them: how’d you figure it out?
Me: I typed your problem into Google and read the page it recommended. You should try it
Random person I met the very first time two days ago while on a walk with one of my dogs: so what do you do for a living?
Me: software engineering.
Them: oh great. I have this issue with my computer …
No no.
Them: I have this issue with my
computerprinter …If it’s a software issue just tell them to install gnu/linux. That might make their issues worse but at least you converted someone to the
cultreligion!
Oh nonono, i have a cool computer project! You see, i have this app idea which will make us a lot of money! And i think that you can code the app!
But first, can you fix my printer?
Sure I just need my sledge