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>If you don't build software, you have pretty much zero incentive to use a linux desktop I've heard this before, but I never really understood why people think
by opan 8y ago
>If you don't build software, you have pretty much zero incentive to use a linux desktop
I've heard this before, but I never really understood why people think it. I've always had an interest in computers, but I think there's a huge jump in difficult and complexity from using a less popular operating system to creating your own software. I consider programming to be extremely difficult. Using GNU/Linux is just something new. Once you overcome the initial discomfort of it not being like whatever you're used to, it's just fine. It's fun, even.
- root_axis 8y agoI agree with everything you've stated here. I'm not saying there are no reasons to switch, I'm saying that the typical user has no incentive to switch. The linux desktop is just as capable and IMO superior to a Windows or Mac desktop, but the story for the user is "buy a Windows machine" or "buy a Mac machine" and linux simply never comes into the equation unless they are an atypical tinkerer type or someone technical guides them to using linux.