Why is Linux so frustrating for some people? - eviltoast

Don’t get me wrong. I love Linux and FOSS. I have been using and installing distros on my own since I was 12. Now that I’m working in tech-related positions, after the Reddit migration happened, etc. I recovered my interest in all the Linux environment. I use Ubuntu as my main operating system in my Desktop, but I always end up feeling very limited. There’s always software I can’t use properly (and not just Windows stuff), some stuff badly configured with weird error messages… last time I was not able to even use the apt command. Sometimes I lack time and energy for troubleshooting and sometimes I just fail at it.

I usually end up in need of redoing a fresh install until it breaks up again. Maybe Linux is not good for beginners working full time? Maybe we should do something like that Cisco course that teaches you the basic commands?

  • dmar@lemmy.world
    56·
    1 year ago

    You spend much more time trying to fix something in Linux and get it working than actually using it to do useful work.

    Not really…

    On Linux if it breaks, I can often dig into the source and quickly figure out what’s broken.

    On Windows, I’m usually shit outta luck. Gotta trawl through tons of messy forums and bullshit SEO-optimised blogspam sites to find a solution.

    • FatherOfHoodoo@lemmy.world
      61·
      1 year ago

      I can often dig into the source and quickly figure out what’s broken.

      And for the 99.9% of humanity for whom that is either impossible, or a dreadful slog,

      On Windows, I’m usually shit outta luck. Gotta trawl through tons of messy forums and bullshit SEO-optimised blogspam sites

      While this^ is a practical option… This^ is a practical optionof hu