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Why don't more people use Linux? - DHH (world.hey.com)
submitted 2 weeks ago by pnutzh4x0r@lemmy.ndlug.org to c/programming@programming.dev
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ndlug.org/post/1064425

And Linux isn't minimal effort. It's an operating system that demands more of you than does the commercial offerings from Microsoft and Apple. Thus, it serves as a dojo for understanding computers better. With a sensei who keeps demanding you figure problems out on your own in order to learn and level up.

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That's why I'd love to see more developers take another look at Linux. Such that they may develop better proficiency in the basic katas of the internet. Such that they aren't scared to connect a computer to the internet without the cover of a cloud.

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[-] cRazi_man@lemm.ee 68 points 2 weeks ago

I love Linux. I'm so glad I switched both my PC and laptop to OpenSUSE and got rid of dual boot Windows. Using Linux exclusively for months has really opened my eyes to the truth:

Linux

[-] YourPrivatHater@ani.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

We can force it on them...

[-] wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 20 points 2 weeks ago

Lol, tell me you've never worked IT support again.

The average user can't remember passwords without browser autofill. They don't want to tinker. A "just works" linux distro with a relatively limited set of default features targeted to a specific hardware set to avoid complications, like SteamOS on Steam Deck, is pretty much at the limit of the investment level the average user is willing to put in to keep things working.

[-] YourPrivatHater@ani.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

Bro im literally working in IT and it was a joke.

[-] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 2 weeks ago

the irony of their post is absolutely off the charts lmao

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