This is just masturbation.
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No, because at least with masturbation, you have something to show for it at the end.
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No that's exercise
Oh, it's just a list of pro Linux items but in reverse psychology... Kay.
I'm already a Linux user, I was kinda curious about a listing of actual reasons Linux might not be for someone.
Not just reverse psychology, I can't imagine anyone agreeing with most of these. It's definitely got a holier-than-thou attitude. Like who is this even written for other than people who already use Linux and just want to feel smugly superior?
Linux users? Being holier than thou? Say it ain't so!
I use arch btw
Exactly, it just reads like a smug rant.
actual reasons:
- want to use some specific program or game only available for another os
- lazy, dumb or afraid of computer stuff.
- can’t decide from 10,000 different distributions
You forgot the real actual reason: I don't care about computer stuff. My current computer does what I want and I don't care to switch.
It is okay not to have the interest in computers. I could probably change the oil on my car but I don't care and don't want to do the work, so I don't do it (the mechanic does).
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Perfectly valid. 👌
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As a long time linux user, antagonizing people who are unsure if the switch is right for them is very clearly a poor interpersonal choice that will not result in the change we wanna see in the world, or more people adopting linux
Fuckin seriously, we can do better than this circle jerk. As someone who cares deeply about software being kinder to people it pains me enormously how much of a dump stat interpersonal skills are for so much of the Foss community
If the authors wanna pat themselves for linux they can do it without creating a unempathetic, condescending, preachy culture that alienates people.
Just call the article "things we love about having switched to linux" so it finds the right audience and its fine, but this shit sucks and its exactly the kind of crap that has made so many of my friends resistant to hearing what I think is good and special about Foss software. They hear me out anyway, but I'd love for it to not be a fucking uphill battle because Foss people routinely emulate the same preachy, condescending, unempathetic interpersonal apprach that everyone bemoans about the worst vegan spaces online
Well said
I'm really glad it seems like my thoughts have been appreciated, I was kinda mentally preparing myself for people to be unhappy with me
I find this kind of stuff frustrating enough I needed to edit my first version of the comment cause it was angrier, but I want people to actually hear me out and think about the culture we cultivate in the foss space. It really matters.
There are so many issues people care about (eg. Software freedom) specifically because we want a world that is kinder to people, and then we act on that value or interest in a way that isn't kind to people. A little empathy goes a looong way
Thank you for the kind words, I hope you have a lovely day :)
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This is exactly the kind of shit that keeps people from switching to Linux y'all know that right?
Yeah, I read this as: YOU ARE FUCKING STUPID, I AM MUCH BETTER THAN YOU
That is really a good way to communicate.
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And here I was, thinking this was a well thought out article with actual, legitimate reasons why someone wouldn't want to use Linux. Instead, it's this smug, autofellating, condescending bullshit. Roland Taylor has some issues.
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Please, article writer, be a little more passive-aggressive.
This article likely came from a very sad and self-righteous place
Shh we're trying to circlejerk here! Keep your voice of reason down and grab some lotion
- You start making weird passive aggressive lists to shame people into your preferred.....whatever...
Oh shit! That's what we were missing all along! That's what has, all this time, been keeping adoption down and preventing the year of the linux desktop! A condescending prick talking down to people! We should have figured this out a long time ago! Thanks OP for setting us straight! Now our numbers are sure to skyrocket!
Back on the 90s (I know, I know) the joke was that of your VCR was still blinking 12:00 Linux was probably not for you.
Maybe this was true then, but my microwave never once knew what time it is
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I enjoy the snark, but also agree it's condescending. Folks, take it as cynical humor, and don't be so harsh.
Anyway I commented to say that #10 is creeping into at least some distributions.
My Ubuntu sends security updates that frequently impact system libraries and thus demands (politely) a reboot.
Gnome software does it all the time, but a regular "check for updates" will often install without demanding reboot. I suspect the update won't be in effect until reboot, though.
"Well if you don't buy this car you are a moron who can't see how much better this car is. So keep driving that piece of shit car you dumbass. So, have I sold you on this car?"
10: But honestly, with an immutable distro you are not that far off 😀
Its nice that it doesnt pester you at all to reboot or threaten to do it for you though. I reboot maybe once a month to apply whatever updates came through since most of my stuff are flatpaks that get updated live anyway.
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- You can't be trusted with keeping your desktop secure (because Linux sure as hell won't do that for you).
- You need software that can't run on Linux even via compatibility tools (Multiplayer AAA games don't count).
- You have access to extended security updates for Windows 10.
Massgravel ftw, then I'm full on linux cause fuck 11.
I just wish there was an OS that was bloated to heck and back, and tried to shoehorn AI into weird places.
Nah, that still feels like too much freedom. What if I get lost?
- You own an AMD GPU and want to use your fancy HDMI 2.1 monitor / TV
Most of these are not about the Linux kernel, but about distro / personal choice. Android tracks you and doesn't make you use the command-line a lot. Fedora / Ubuntu (and others?) like to reboot for every little update.
I've had Fedora encourage me to reboot, but I don't think I've ever had it do so without consent (excluding when my laptop battery died).
CachyOS suggests a reboot but also doesn't demand.
ItsFoss is getting shittier by the day
If you have a job or are student you'll know that using Linux usually results in a direct increase in corporate tech support battles.
If you have a job
Where you work remotely on your own computer connecting to a corporate network.
That doesn't affect most of us with jobs...
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Sorry but AI is coming to Linux too so fear the 13^th^ 🤣
Of course there is AI on linux. I installed it. What isn't there is AI that the user doesn't want.
Have you missed the Fedora nonsense?
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