I currently use TinyWall Firewall, it works very well, it’s small/portable, no complaints I even donated to the Dev but I would really prefer open source, also it needs to be user friendly like TinyWall so my non-tech family members can/will use it like they do with TinyWall.

    • T (they/she)@beehaw.org
      9·
      4 months ago

      If you phrased your initial question differently or asked more details about OP’s use case I think it would be completely fine. For example, they might be the “sys admin” where they live but their family members would be extremely annoyed if they tried to push Linux.

      Just kind tired of the “you cannot ask for FOSS alternatives if you are using something proprietary” and ended up venting because of your comment, that’s all.

    • desentizised@lemm.ee
      3·
      4 months ago

      It’s not an assumption that transitioning to (Proton on) Linux is hard with no prior knowledge. An assumption is that you’re probably talking from the perspective of a tech-savvy person that doesn’t need to open a Lemmy thread to find their desired software. OP doesn’t owe you a question that computes in your head. Open Source software for Windows exists therefore it can be installed.

        • desentizised@lemm.ee
          5·
          4 months ago

          don’t owe OP an answer

          Exactly. Since its dawn forums on the internet have been full of people countering legitimate questions with “why would you even ask that?”. Not only is nobody owed your “contribution”, it is of zero value.

          because something exists doesn’t mean it should be installed

          Elitist much. Why would you rather assume that a tech-savvy person is asking for tech guidance than the infinitely more likely opposite case? The answer is because you (elitist) think what works for you is the only valid path and all must be guided to your subjective treasure. Your intentions may be benign but your methods are not.

            • T (they/she)@beehaw.org
              1·
              4 months ago

              This is Beehaw and we aim to be a nice place, right? So to me is kind of pointless this kind of discussions and I just meant to say that your comment sounded very judgemental and it could be written in a nicer way, that’s all.

              Edit: Check OP’s new comment on the post.

                • T (they/she)@beehaw.org
                  1·
                  4 months ago

                  I’m never said you were violating any rules, I was just expressing my opinion. If a person asks a question you can decide if you are going to be helpful and answer that question or make an statement regarding the irony of their question, which isn’t helpful at all.

                  You keep doing whatever you think it is best.