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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Linux hits 4% on the desktop 🐧 📈 (gs.statcounter.com)

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Honestly, you get used to whatever you use and learn to avoid the faffy bits. I was like that with Windows back in the day, I just learned how to deal with it.

Now when I have to use a Windows box, I end up in a rage because of all the stupid shit I just used to avoid or knew how. Most of the useful bits are hidden from that Settings app that seems like it's designed for children.

So really, if you get down to it and pushed your way through the familiarity stage, you'd be fine. If you want something that doesn't give you much visible complexity for configuration, use Gnome, if you like to have every setting at your fingertips, use Plasma.

If you want your applications in a single bundle, use AppImage which is essentially what MacOS does.

And for development, being able to do things like containers/distrobox for your toolchains right on your dev box, without whatever the hell it is that Windows does these days is pretty sweet.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

That's exactly it. I've been using Linux on my desktop for literally decades now and to me it just works.

Whereas using windows is an endless string of frustrations because everything is awkward and broken and unclear and hidden in places that make no sense.

Of course I manage because I've been around long enough, but I always wonder why people choose to use it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I have the same experience as the author you just replied to. While some of what you are saying is true, I have never had everyday issues like these on windows. I switch to Linux once a year to change things up. Mint, arch, Debian... A few major issues I experience

login screen just freezes after standby
wifi not automatically recognizing what settings e.g. security protocol my work wifi uses
external monitors not working
updates just breaking my whole OS or not working

These are essentials, not something I can simply learn to live with or fix on the fly.

Would love to switch! I can get through work without proprietary software so that's not the issue.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Well, that sucks. I've used it for decades now and the last 8 or 10 years seems really low-maintenance.

Maybe try a Fedora spin like Nobara next time you get around to it. It's pretty tuned up and seems stable as hell. And fairly cutting edge.