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It's because Linux desktop users want to be able to use consumer software, and the only way they're going to get it is if Linux becomes a consumer operating sys
by mhall119 9y ago
It's because Linux desktop users want to be able to use consumer software, and the only way they're going to get it is if Linux becomes a consumer operating system
- merlijn_s 9y agoYes! Developers are people too..
- bjpbakker 9y agoI don't see anyone here who suggested they're not?
- bjpbakker 9y agoLinux desktop has mostly been about using free software IMO. If you don't care about your freedom, why not run macOS? Most vendors of non-free software do support macOS (or viable alternatives are available). I strongly doubt many of them will even come to Linux. Because it requires more standard configurations. Apple had to make its main FS case insensitive before vendors like MS and Adobe were porting their software. I like having my own choice in configuring my system. That amd freedom is why I use Linux desktop.
- wmf 9y agoA small nit here: the Mac has been case insensitive since 1984 and AFAIK Adobe actually started on Mac. But yeah, the main justification for an open-source power-user desktop OS is a backup plan in case macOS dies, which isn't a very good business case.