Asfalttikyntaja comments on System76 tries to talk Colorado down over OS age checks

[–] Asfalttikyntaja@sopuli.xyz 3 points 7 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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[–] utopiah@lemmy.world 2 points 7 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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[–] Asfalttikyntaja@sopuli.xyz 1 point 7 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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[–] EatMyPixelDust@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 point 7 months ago

I agree, most people are lazy and/or ignorant

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[–] utopiah@lemmy.world 1 point 7 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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