Kent right here talks about how Linux related companies need to focus on putting their resources towards collaborating and helping big companies port their software and THEN introduce open source software to new users instead of remaking desktop environments, pushing companies away, and overall doing the same thing over and over.

I kind of agree with him just not completely, but my question is:

Do any of you agree?

  • LainOfTheWired
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    5 months ago

    Honesty at this point I don’t really care about Linux becoming mainstream. I mean call me elitist, but I feel like if it became a major desktop operating system a lot of the development would turn to making sure it’s safe for IT illiterate people to use.

    Part of why I love Linux so much is as someone who actually has a decent idea of what I’m doing I feel like the operating system leaves me alone to do what I want with my own computer.

    Do you really think if everyone started using Linux you’d still be able to delete the boot loader or wipe your whole installation with one command.

    Of course not! They would have to fit 10 million safety features and limit a ton of what the user can do just like Windows and MacOS.

    So as much as I love Linux I think it’s best being left as an advanced power users desktop operating system.