There might be a very simple explanation for why the masses have yet to adopt Linux as their desktop operating system and it's one the open-source community won't like.

I’m curious to hear thoughts on this. I agree for the most part, I just wish people would see the benefit of choice and be brave enough to try it out.

  • db2@sopuli.xyz
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    11 months ago

    Your hypothetical user could throw a dart at a list of distros and just install the one it hits.

    • vrighter@discuss.tchncs.de
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      11 months ago

      but how does one ensure that their dart lands in the same spot as their employer’s and their mom’s? consistency is very important for the average user, at odds with us enthusiasts’ joy at being able to change anything.

      I am not against linux, (I use arch btw) but I accept the fact that most people don’t find computers as exciting as I do.

      • db2@sopuli.xyz
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        11 months ago

        Their employer is probably using Windows because they’re locked in so that’s a red herring. Their mom, if not using Windows for similar reasons, is probably using some variant of Ubuntu.