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> Most of us have long realized it will probably never be a viable desktop OS and that is not really a big deal because it’s still fun to mess with and read abo

> Most of us have long realized it will probably never be a viable desktop OS and that is not really a big deal because it’s still fun to mess with and read about. I feel the same about Desktop Linux, except I don't find it fun to mess with anymore.

jchw 7y ago
Linux is a viable desktop OS. ReactOS is not. It's definitely going to come down to opinions, but the difference in my opinion is I am typing to you from Linux (and use only Linux, no VMs, as my desktop OS, even at work) and I don't think anyone here is typing on a daily driver running ReactOS. I don't enjoy everything about desktop Linux, but in an age where Windows 10 and macOS feel borderline hostile I don't really see much of an option. I do at least think there's a lot of interesting work going on with Linux, like NixOS and GuixSD, that are totally worth exploring.
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- DeathArrow 7y ago
  Windows and macOS just work and don't need constant tinkering and fixing stuff. Also, Windows runs all software I need, desktop Linux does not.
  - unixhero 7y ago
    Yes Linux just works.
  - jchw 7y ago
    I didn’t tell you to use Linux.
  - rvz 7y ago
    > Windows and macOS just work and don't need constant tinkering and fixing stuff. I agree with this. After even finding the time to 'try out' many Linux distos and dual-booting Ubuntu for a long time, I keep finding myself always going back to macOS since the keyboard shortcuts just work everywhere without diving into the dotfiles or apt-getting a missing package to fix it or even Googling a weird X11 error that could be specific to my setup. The last thing I want to do is end up spending days customising, playing around or fixing annoying issues with my computer just to get to work. I don't need to do this often with macOS and Windows. Some Linux distros however....
throwaway4585 7y ago
Linux is a fine desktop OS. Been using it for near 10 years now, can't see myself going back to Windows.
- rnd0 7y ago
  Funny, I'm the opposite. I used to switch between the two for about 15 years or so but these days I'm tired of dealing with issues around Linux hardware drivers each release; so I've settled into just using windows. When I want the nix experience, I'll get it on VirtualBox (I don't count WSL, personally; though I do use it)
- rvz 7y ago
  Maybe a fine desktop for the top 1% of people (developers) where as over 99% of general users in the world regularly use Windows and macOS. General users mostly need the proprietary software to do their basic work. Some want Microsoft® Office (Especially Excel®, not LibreOffice Calc), others want Adobe® software, another needs Autodesk 3DS Max and they don't want to play with their OS if something is broken which is what you'll always get with a Linux distro. No person can take desktop Linux seriously if they still ask about this software still being missing in Linux. It's back to macOS and Windows for them.
  - non-entity 7y ago
    It's actually kinda surprising how many developer tools I play with that either only run on Windows or clearly have Linux as an afterthought.
  - zenlot 7y ago
    Have you heard about Office365? Been using Linux in corporate world with Outlook, Word and Excel via web. Never had problems with it.

jchw 7y ago

Linux is a viable desktop OS. ReactOS is not. It's definitely going to come down to opinions, but the difference in my opinion is I am typing to you from Linux (and use only Linux, no VMs, as my desktop OS, even at work) and I don't think anyone here is typing on a daily driver running ReactOS. I don't enjoy everything about desktop Linux, but in an age where Windows 10 and macOS feel borderline hostile I don't really see much of an option. I do at least think there's a lot of interesting work going on with Linux, like NixOS and GuixSD, that are totally worth exploring.

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DeathArrow 7y ago
Windows and macOS just work and don't need constant tinkering and fixing stuff. Also, Windows runs all software I need, desktop Linux does not.
- unixhero 7y ago
  Yes Linux just works.
- jchw 7y ago
  I didn’t tell you to use Linux.
- rvz 7y ago
  > Windows and macOS just work and don't need constant tinkering and fixing stuff. I agree with this. After even finding the time to 'try out' many Linux distos and dual-booting Ubuntu for a long time, I keep finding myself always going back to macOS since the keyboard shortcuts just work everywhere without diving into the dotfiles or apt-getting a missing package to fix it or even Googling a weird X11 error that could be specific to my setup. The last thing I want to do is end up spending days customising, playing around or fixing annoying issues with my computer just to get to work. I don't need to do this often with macOS and Windows. Some Linux distros however....

throwaway4585 7y ago

Linux is a fine desktop OS. Been using it for near 10 years now, can't see myself going back to Windows.

rnd0 7y ago
Funny, I'm the opposite. I used to switch between the two for about 15 years or so but these days I'm tired of dealing with issues around Linux hardware drivers each release; so I've settled into just using windows. When I want the nix experience, I'll get it on VirtualBox (I don't count WSL, personally; though I do use it)
rvz 7y ago
Maybe a fine desktop for the top 1% of people (developers) where as over 99% of general users in the world regularly use Windows and macOS. General users mostly need the proprietary software to do their basic work. Some want Microsoft® Office (Especially Excel®, not LibreOffice Calc), others want Adobe® software, another needs Autodesk 3DS Max and they don't want to play with their OS if something is broken which is what you'll always get with a Linux distro. No person can take desktop Linux seriously if they still ask about this software still being missing in Linux. It's back to macOS and Windows for them.
- non-entity 7y ago
  It's actually kinda surprising how many developer tools I play with that either only run on Windows or clearly have Linux as an afterthought.
- zenlot 7y ago
  Have you heard about Office365? Been using Linux in corporate world with Outlook, Word and Excel via web. Never had problems with it.