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People do not use Linux Desktops because it is the ultimate comfort experience (it is not), but because they developed an awareness about how important FREEDOM

People do not use Linux Desktops because it is the ultimate comfort experience (it is not), but because they developed an awareness about how important FREEDOM is. They use Linux _despite_ some technical problems that exist because they want full control of their OS. Mostly these people know very well that there are shortcomings, also many of them know other computer systems very well and _still_ they use Linux because they feel it is an important choice. I feel a little bit ashamed that I have to explain this on a website called "hacker news" because that original "hacker spirit" is what is driving most Linux users. Your position is pure consumerism - fat cat wants everything _now_ and is not willing to think about consequences. Modern surveillance *ism, destruction of our planetary resources and fascism are all build on that mindset.

chrisseaton 5y ago
> Mostly these people know very well that there are shortcoming Apart from this thread is about how the person thinks it doesn’t have any shortcomings compared to macOS. > because that original "hacker spirit" I love hacking too! I want to spend more time hacking. Hence I don’t want to waste my time doing uninteresting things like managing a desktop environment. That’s not interesting hacking it’s janitorial. > Your position is pure consumerism - fat cat wants everything _now_ You’re just being personally abusive now - not sure why you feel the need to do that. Please cut it out. My position isn’t for consumerism - it’s using the best tool for the job and appreciating quality engineering. Why would I pick a wonky tool instead? A good hacker picks good tools.