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> how Linux isn’t ready for the masses due to poor user experience, problems and difficult solutions etc., I want to donate to help solve it. I think the ship
by achempion 5y ago
> how Linux isn’t ready for the masses due to poor user experience, problems and difficult solutions etc., I want to donate to help solve it.
I think the ship has sailed long time ago. Today, when users hear Linux on desktop, it means you have to use the console to have things done, which isn't a bad thing but makes software makes expect Linux users to sort out issues when on Mac/Windows if you fail to deliver working software it means your product is not existing in main distribution channel.
Take most common software package, Firefox, here is how to install it on Ubuntu: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/install-firefox-linux https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/install-firefox-linux.
You have to install a flatpack first. As a user I want to go the the software website, click install and that's it. To make Linux usable on a desktop, it has to appeal. Currently the appeal is it's free and some of the distros don't have a spyware/ads integrated, which is awesome.
I can't see any ways of Linux and its 600 distros becoming flagship user experience, freeBSD on the other hand might have a chance.