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Trust me, I understand that Linux is all about reading. I also understand that it is perpetually irrelevant in the consumer computer space, despite everyone in
by Workaccount2 2y ago
Trust me, I understand that Linux is all about reading.
I also understand that it is perpetually irrelevant in the consumer computer space, despite everyone in that space absolutely hating the dominate OS. A hate that you can watch grow in virtually real time on any social platform. But that hate is focused on pushing the giant back in-line, not at abandoning that giant for fresh pastures. You know why?
Because 30 years ago, someone who touched grass realized that consumers cannot, let me repeat: cannot, use an OS that is "all about reading".
- skydhash 2y agoMost consumers want appliances, aka a collection of software pre configured with a few customization options. When the current solutions (ipad, phone, MacBook, PC) fit, it’s great. And the current linux desktop distros are doing great in that regard, except on two points. They do not come pre-installed (with hardware support) and some software don’t support linux. But as soon as you want something custom and do your own configuration, the manuals are required. Or you get someone to do it for you.
- ddingus 2y agoTruth, but! The middle hellish experience being described here is not a bad thing. Fact is, Ubuntu used as autopilot is pretty great! It is way better than it used to be. Mere mortals can jump on a computer and often get the few things they want done. What I do with users of that type, and myself depending on my moods and motivations for a particular machine, is treat it like Android. Find the users an app they can click on and or tell them it is not going to happen. Many will be happy with that. The ones who are not need help. Either they grow and become readers, and can pilot the computer properly, or they won't and helping them makes as much sense as their own efforts do.