I need an OS, not another hobby.
Archived version: archive.is/20260207193448/…/linux-was-a-mistake
I stopped using Windows because I needed an OS that I could just use and not have to futz with.
Fedora has done that perfectly for over a decade now.
I went back to Linux and it was a mistake
Submitted 2 hours ago by BrikoX@lemmy.zip to technology@lemmy.zip
https://www.theverge.com/report/875077/linux-was-a-mistake
Comments
nymnympseudonym@piefed.social 1 hour ago
nova_ad_vitum@lemmy.ca 1 hour ago
Plus the ability to run Linux off of bootable flash drives let’s you figure out any driver issues BEFORE fully taking the plunge.
CombatWombatEsq@lemmy.world 1 hour ago
I know that many of us have had success for a long time on linux, but this is a tech reporter, so they’re more tech-savvy than the average bear, and they’re referencing very real and concrete usability issues they had genuinely trying to use linux. I’m not sure downvotes and ridicule are the best position for us to take, here, if we’re looking to convince folks to make the switch.
snoons@lemmy.ca 1 hour ago
but this is a tech reporter, so they’re more tech-savvy
I don’t think that’s always the case.
CombatWombatEsq@lemmy.world 1 hour ago
I suspect we agree on the tech skills of the average tech reporter, but I have a lower estimation of the technical skills of the average person.
FreeBooteR69@lemmy.ca 1 hour ago
I don’t agree, tech reporter who depends on certain tech for his job will continue advocating for that tech because it’s how he gets paid. Tech savvy my arse.
CombatWombatEsq@lemmy.world 1 hour ago
Is Verge taking money from Apple and Microsoft? Or do you just mean for access?
Sanctus@anarchist.nexus 1 hour ago
You’re right. You should stick with windows. Enjoy it.
snoons@lemmy.ca 1 hour ago
All of the issues that are described here are caused by proprietary tech that linux devs are forced to reverse engineer, so ofc not everything is going to work right off the bat. If you really care that much about a fingerprint scanner then, yeah, stick with windows and enjoy it. Good luck with that too.
undefined@lemmy.hogru.ch 1 hour ago
I came here to say this. One guy’s experience using some proprietary shit box (the Dell) shouldn’t be representative of everyone’s experience. It’s not fair that Linux developers have to reverse engineer these drivers then get shit on for it down the road.