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System76 tries to talk Colorado down over OS age checks (www.theregister.com)
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[–] 7 points 6 months ago (9 children)

Most people today think computers like toasters, they don’t mind what OS they use or how to setup it. They want it to be ready to use right after they get it to the home. Similar as toasters or microwave ovens, you don’t expect to have to do any setup work for them. I don’t think it’s a good way to start using the computer, but unfortunately most people are that kind of people. That’s why Linux will never be the mainstream OS, no matter how hard you try to convince people to install and use it.

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  • [–] 4 points 6 months ago (6 children)

    Linux will never be the mainstream OS

    The SteamDeck prove that wrong, it's already mainstream.

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  • [–] 3 points 6 months ago (4 children)

    But you see, you don’t need to install it yourself, it’s just a plug and play.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago (3 children)

    I don't understand the argument. Linux already is mainstream since there are millions (number out of my ass, I don't actually know) of devices people buy and "just" use Linux. Those clients are no tinkerers or developers, "just" gamers including I bet a significant proportion who are not even adults. My bet is when those people are asked "Are you using Linux?" they either don't know, or don't care, and yet when they finally realize they are actually using Linux daily they probably think "Wow, it's not that complicated, it just works" and thus it will change mindsets at scale.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago (2 children)

    Im sorry if you don’t understand what I’m trying to say, I think it’s because I have very poor English skills. I tried to say that people don’t want to have computer, which they need to install operating system before they can use it. And because almost every computer has Windows or macOS when you buy it, why would they want to start installing anything other? Only people who are keen on computers are willing to do that. I use Linux BTW.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago*

    Your English is good don't worry about it. What I meant to say is that we should stop talking about a hypothetical time when Linux would become mainstream, that's in the past. It's mainstream since at least since February 2022 when the Steam Deck became a commercial success.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    I wouldn't buy a car if I had to install my own engine or dashboard. "You selected the x322 dash. Here are your parts and a manual. Good luck!" It shouldn't be surprising if 99% of the population doesn't want a similar experience with their devices. PCs and such have become consumer devices, not hobbyist ones.

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