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Why is Linux so frustrating for some people? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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Don't get me wrong. I love Linux and FOSS. I have been using and installing distros on my own since I was 12. Now that I'm working in tech-related positions, after the Reddit migration happened, etc. I recovered my interest in all the Linux environment. I use Ubuntu as my main operating system in my Desktop, but I always end up feeling very limited. There's always software I can't use properly (and not just Windows stuff), some stuff badly configured with weird error messages... last time I was not able to even use the apt command. Sometimes I lack time and energy for troubleshooting and sometimes I just fail at it.

I usually end up in need of redoing a fresh install until it breaks up again. Maybe Linux is not good for beginners working full time? Maybe we should do something like that Cisco course that teaches you the basic commands?

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[–] 14 points 3 years ago

Most of linux fustration come with a lack of drivers and its fragmentation :

  • some friend's printer doesn't work with my linux.
  • I remember having a very hard time understanding optimus (nvidia-intel) and making it work.
  • when you use flatpak some thing doesn't work because it's sealed.
  • when a distro remove a very important package...and i have to find it, reinstall it
  • some graphical issue due to the various DE, or an app that haven't updated its graphical scheme.

So most of time, i follow the forum because things aren't working as expected. I lose an incredible amount of time doing that but i love it.

Linux as desktop did lot progress and i believe immutable OS with flatpak/snap will solve the fragmentation issue.

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