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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

You still haven't addressed the only point that matters. Most computing happens in a browser full stop, nothing else is relevant.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Well, yes, I have. That's why reading what I say is important.

Most computing happens on a browser. Browsers, as it turns out, run on Windows and iOS and Android and Mac OS and everything else.

So if you do 80% of your computing on a browser and 20% natively, then you still have no reason to be on a OS that doesn't do what you need for the other 20%. The right answer for light usage is whatever came preinstalled in your device (likely Windows, Android or iPadOS, if Chrome browsing is all you do).

So if nothing else is relevant that still doesn't make Linux THE go-to or suitable for mainstream usage. It's not preloaded in most devices, it is hard to get working well on the types of custom setups most mass market laptops ship with, it's less convenient or outright incompatible on the mobile hardware casual users prefer and it's extra work to set up in any case, which you're not going to do if you're a normie, because, again, all computers have browsers.

It's a bizarre argument to begin with, and it's definitely not the only thing that's "relevant".

Also, this is getting in the weeds, but I'll point out that all my mobile devices will spit out HDR media out of a browser with little drama. Even Windows got there eventually. Seriously, how is it still so finicky in Linux? It's been standardized and mainstream since 2016, at least.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

There aren't many people who need native. That's what you're refusing to acknowledge. You're a weird one. Live up to the tag name months ago for sure. "Jerk angry at Linux"

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Look, if you'd rather have this argument by yourself I'm sure it'd be better for everybody, you just... don't have to post it here. Just open a text file somewhere and go nuts.

Most people do use native apps, even if they spend most time in a browser. The point is, again, that all browser apps work everywhere, so you're going to make your choice based on the native apps you use.

Also on how easy it is to get things running in the first place, which for most people is going to mean just running with whatever comes preinstalled in your device. This is a non-argument at best, a good reason why most normie users don't even consider migrating to Linux at worst.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Lol says the person raging in response to a factual article

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, I get that trolling would be much easier if I was getting angry, but... nah, it's just kinda boring. You do you, though.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Lol you spent like a hour minimum now in just this thread (not to mention the several times I saw you do the same before) angrily fighting against the idea that most people could be on Linux. It's just a dumb lie and it tells us you have a weird agenda.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

So what's your excuse, then?

I'm not angry, though. I'm barely disappointed.

Except for the HDR support thing. Come on, guys. Eight years and counting.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The amount of effort I see you put into punching down at Linux speaks for itself dude

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

"Punching down"? It's an operating system, man. Pretty sure your choice of a software layer to interact with your hardware doesn't count as a protected class.

Also, no effort at all. I do this to pass time. You're not super nice, but you're not that bad, either, give yourself some credit.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Your standard MO: misinterpreting something as to ignore it

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Look, I know I should ignore it outright, but what am I going to do, not respond to messages completely devoid of content in social media?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You are right. You are legally obligated to angrily lash out against the idea that Linux is a viable desktop OS. Every. Single. Time. It's. Raised.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 day ago

Dude, it's in my contract right here. Doesn't say "angrily", though, just "dejectedly frustrated".