•  frog 🐸   ( @frog@beehaw.org ) 
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    49 months ago

    That is kind of the problem with Linux though. I definitely had hardware-distro compatibility issues, and I get how for some people, trying out a dozen different distros to find the one that works best for them is a lot of fun, and that’s totally valid. It’s just not a good fit for everyone. I think fans of Linux can overestimate its stability, ease of use, and suitability for all use-cases. It’s right for some people, but not everyone.

    • Yep, to me there are two groups that linux works well for (at home)

      1. tinkerer type who likes new tech.
      2. completely computer/ tech illiterate type ( like my wife or mom)

      In the 2 category if they just need a computer for netflix, browsing, email and zoom calls you set them up with a stable diatro and it works the same every day with no windows surprises.

      •  frog 🐸   ( @frog@beehaw.org ) 
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        29 months ago

        Yep, I agree with that breakdown. It’s the people in the middle: tech literate enough to need their computer to do a lot, but not sufficiently interested in tinkering to spend time arguing with their OS, that are often better off using Windows or MacOS.