Heyho, recently asked for the silliest reasons, but as someone who has suggested linux to many people, I often encounter people having valid reasons for staying with Windows or switching back.
The most boring but valid one is “I have to use Windows for work. It is a requirement (of some software I have to use)”. But there are also other answers that fit. My sister for example tried Linux, but while installing software constantly encountered issues that I helped her solve and eventually switched back because she felt like she had less control than over windows. While I am aware that this is fundamentally wrong, it is valid that some amateur users do not want to invest enough time to get over the initial hurdles of relearning how to install software.
What are the best reasons people have given you for not wanting to try Linux?
They didn’t want to.
Honestly, I’m not here to badger people into using Linux. If they feel uncomfortable learning a new system, or they just don’t want to switch, that’s fine with me. To each their own, I got better things to do with my time than trying to peer pressure people into using a particular OS. And honestly, if you disagree with that, then whoever it is you’re pestering probably secretly thinks you’re super annoying.