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Where is Linux not working well in your daily usage? Share your pain points as of 2026, so we can respectfully discuss (libretechni.ca)
submitted 3 weeks ago by cm0002@libretechni.ca to c/linux@programming.dev
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Thought I'd create a distinct thread from the previous one asking about daily use, because I really do want to hear more on people's pain points. Great to know people are generally sounding pretty positive in those posts who recently switched, but want to know your difficulties as well! This way old and new users can share their thoughts, hopefully to inspire a respectful discussion.

OQB @kiol@discuss.online

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[-] ArsonButCute@programming.dev 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Some permissions got messed up in my KDE install the other day after an update, I'm really not sure how. I tried to fix it by recursively changing ownership of /usr/ to root. Don't do this. This kills the OS. It was technically repairable but like, I don't wanna go through that rigamarole, I just nuked it and restored from a backup.

Sometimes I'm reminded that I often know enough to be dangerous, but not enough to be safe.

[-] dudesss@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 weeks ago

There are edge cases like these where I would consider paying for software to fix my system. Problem is, I wouldn't know where to look and who to trust.

Its also just for personal use, so if it were expensive then I would just reformat for free.

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