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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Why is Linux so frustrating for some people? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by leninmummy@lemmy.ml 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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[–] somedaysoon@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I haven't attacked anyone... yet, but the cognitive dissonance of that first sentence, oh my! Do you have any self-awareness at all? I can't imagine contradicting myself in the same fucking sentence, lmao, you're straight up delusional my guy.

I explained why they are not valid criticisms and you're missing my point that it goes both ways, but anyway... thanks for that opening sentence and confirming your opinions don't merit consideration. I will no longer waste time conversing with you, not because you are ignorant but because you quite obviously lack critical thinking abilities.

[–] Cypher@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Windows plebs

Yes you clearly meant that in an endearing sort of way.

[–] somedaysoon@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The only thing I infer with that is how limited Windows is as an OS and it's users are at understanding other computing concepts. We are in a Linux sub, no one here should take offense to it nor feel attacked by it. Regardless, if had I attacked someone or not, it is still hypocritical, and shows your lack of critical thinking to chastise me for attacking someone while simultaneously attacking me... I mean to say... that makes you stupid, objectively. You may want to address that, just saying.