• The_v@lemmy.worldEnglish
    426·
    9 months ago

    I have used Linux off and on for almost 20 years.

    I install it, see if I can do everything I want.

    Get lost in terminal hell.

    Give up and uninstall it.

    Until I can browse to a webpage, download a program and click on an icon and have it install and work, the OS is shit for the general user. It’s not that fucking difficult of a concept.

    • Julian@lemm.eeEnglish
      22·
      9 months ago

      I mean, for most distros you should be about to install and use the OS without touching the terminal. Yeah, you may want to use it for some things (idk what you were trying to do) but it’s kind of the same thing in Windows with registry edits and such. It’s a tool and if you don’t know how to use it, you’re probably gonna get lost.

      Also how is it easier to go to a webpage to download an installer instead of using a store? Even microsoft is trying to move in that direction.

      I don’t want to say your experience is invalid because I definitely think Linux can improve in terms of user experience. But it’s not very helpful to just complain about stuff vaguely.

    • CethinEnglish
      15·
      9 months ago

      The issue you’re having is it sounds like you don’t understand package managers. On your phone you go through the Play store or Apple store, and they manage your apps and keep them updated. It’s the same for Linux. You download and install things through the package manager (using the terminal or through the Discover application, assuming your distro has that). On Windows you go to a website and download an application, and that application has to keep track of updating itself. It has to check online for updates every time it launches and then ask you to download and install it then. Package managers are much more convenient. It may take a minute to get used to, but it’s better once you do.

      • Refurbished Refurbisher@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
        5·
        9 months ago

        Yeah. People new to computers in general have an easier time using Linux than Windows power users, because the latter expects the same experience as Windows when they are using an entirely different OS.

        Then, when something Windows-esque doesn’t work (like downloading software from a website), they blame Linux instead of their method.

    • JCreazy@midwest.socialEnglish
      14·
      9 months ago

      You’re right. It’s not that difficult of a concept and luckily Linux works just like that. I will admit that Linux wasn’t always user friendly but it’s made leaps and bounds in that department. A bit less than a year ago, I decided one day to wipe my SSD completely and install Linux and I’ve been using it ever since. I’m doing everything I was doing for. Obviously this is going to depend on your specific needs but for me it’s been just fine.

      • The_v@lemmy.worldEnglish
        212·
        9 months ago

        No it doesn’t.

        My last attempt was six months ago. Still had a few key programs in a tarball. Dow

        Then there’s always the random hardware incompatibility. This last attempt it decided to flip the screen upside down on my laptop screen. Fun times…

        It’s come a long way, but for the average user, it’s not anywhere near polished enough.