4 ms·
I don’t know why these articles always focus on desktop use-cases where Linux isn’t strong, rather than ones where Linux is. If you have people willing and eage
by hnbear 5y ago
I don’t know why these articles always focus on desktop use-cases where Linux isn’t strong, rather than ones where Linux is. If you have people willing and eager to try something new, teach its strengths.
Rather than teaching a new desktop, teach things where Linux excels server-side. Eg. Setup a Pi-hole
I use both win and macOS desktops at home and will not replace them any time soon with Linux, but have far more Linux devices for things like:
- Pi-hole
- homebridge
- minecraft servers for my kids (with crafty)
- Plex
- Timemachine (netatalk + zfs)
- photoframes using raspberry pi zeros + old cheap monitors
But there are tons of great, interesting, education use-cases.
I’ve found I only learn when there’s an interesting project with a rewarding goal. “Learn a new desktop” isn’t defined enough to stick. Spin up a usable new server proving a clear function is.
- mfer 5y agoRight now there is a popular YouTube channel talking about Linux on the desktop. The timing is related to that. It’s not an in general thing
- hdjjhhvvhga 5y ago> I don’t know why these articles always focus on desktop use-cases where Linux isn’t strong Because this is what they are familiar with.