Operating Systems Trying to Work

Windows users trying to update their drivers Linux users trying to install a web browser MacOS users trying to find the “any” key on the keyboard FreeBSD users TempleOS users after trying to change the resolution Android users trying to unlock their phones ReactOS users trying to get their computer to work

A rapid-fire video compares different operating-system users with absurdly disastrous or impossible tasks: Windows gets hit by ransomware, Linux requires intimidating coding, macOS users search for the nonexistent “any” key, FreeBSD is represented by an empty road, TempleOS is shown as a crucifixion, Android struggles with a bizarre lock, and ReactOS ends on a blue debugging screen. The joke is affectionate operating-system stereotyping, exaggerating each platform’s quirks and instability; it works as a reaction to frustrating computer problems. The clip is accompanied by the upbeat, playful music track “B-Day Tingz” by jaconnisplayhouse, whose energetic mood makes the escalating failures feel like a comedic montage. EN: A rapid-fire video compares different operating-system users with absurdly disastrous or impossible tasks: Windows gets hit by ransomware, Linux requires intimidating coding, macOS users search for the nonexistent “any” key, FreeBSD is represented by an empty road, TempleOS is shown as a crucifixion, Android struggles with a bizarre lock, and ReactOS ends on a blue debugging screen. The joke is affectionate operating-system stereotyping, exaggerating each platform’s quirks and instability; it works as a reaction to frustrating computer problems. The clip is accompanied by the upbeat, playful music track “B-Day Tingz” by jaconnisplayhouse, whose energetic mood makes the escalating failures feel like a comedic montage.

♪ jaconnisplayhouse — B-Day Tingz

• @rzeczyzabawne / 41 2021-07-04