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Why people gave up using linux? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 10 months ago by Fint0034@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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The only few reason I know so far is software availability, like adobe software, and Microsoft suite. Is there more of major reasons that I missed?

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[–] EveryMuffinIsNowEncrypted@lemmy.blahaj.zone 32 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (3 children)

It's gotten a bit better, but last time I tried switching, the GUI client for my VPN provider was shit, the PC gaming compatibility aspect (non-Steam) wasn't quite good enough for me, Nvidia's drivers said fuck you to my display, and I couldn't quite figure out how to set up Samba. Lol.

[–] tkk13909@sopuli.xyz 4 points 10 months ago

I'd definitely recommend checking back in a year or two to see if it's changed. Compatibility is definitely getting better over time even if it is slow.

[–] PopOfAfrica@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Ive quite enjoyed the KDE NordVPN plasmoid. Visually integrates it into the taskbar.

[–] prole@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago

I've been using the CLI app and it's kind of jank... I'll have to look into this.

[–] EveryMuffinIsNowEncrypted@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Problem with NordVPN is I believe it doesn't have Port Forwarding. Please correct me if I'm wrong on that.

(In any case, NordVPN does sit right with me; seeing them advertised by every single YouTuber under the sun just...idk...feels yucky.)

[–] A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Nvidia's drivers said fuck you to my display

Easily one of the longest and most headache inducing troubleshooting sessions I ever had on Linux -_-