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What are the main challenges in Linux adoption for New users, and how can it be addressed?
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this post was submitted on 17 Jul 2023
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For me it's always been partly about ease of use, but the biggest thing is a superficial one. I just really enjoy a beautiful UI and slick UX. In these categories Windows is deep in the trash, but the bar for me is MacOS. An OS needs to make what I'm using it for easier and nicer, not have me spending time just making it work.
I haven't dipped my toe into the distro test pool in a few years, but every time I do I find myself spending more time sorting out the OS than just using it, and we'll, they just haven't been pretty to look at.
I think that's what it comes down to, distros can be decently developed but are often severely lacking in the design department.
I'd definitely love to know if any distros out there for that sort of vibe!