Linux has made significant strides, and in 2023, it’s better than ever. However, there are still individuals perpetuating a delusion: that desktop Linux is as user-friendly and productive as its mainstream counterparts. After a few discussions on Lemmy, I believe it’s important to provide a clear review of where Linux falls short as a daily driver for average users.

EDIT: can I just make it clear I don’t agree with this article one bit and think it’s an unhinged polemic?

  • DerisionConsulting@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    Not sure why this is was down-voted.
    I don’t agree with some points on the list, but if you need propriety software for your job, Linux may not be the easiest choice.

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      1 year ago

      Most likely because the term ‘Linux desktop’ is ambivalent. Are you talking about DE’s or WM’s? Are you looking at GNOME or KDE?

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        1 year ago

        Mmmh. ‘Linux desktop’ means a computer powered by (GNU+)Linux that is used as a workstation. For example in an office or at home where someone sits in front of it and does something with it. In contrast to a server or an embedded device (or arguably a phone or a gaming console). It doen’t necessarily mean you need an GUI or a specific one.

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      1 year ago

      Probably because this is the only claim with some substance to it. But there are like 15 more claims in the article that a just wrong.