There might be a very simple explanation for why the masses have yet to adopt Linux as their desktop operating system and it's one the open-source community won't like.

I’m curious to hear thoughts on this. I agree for the most part, I just wish people would see the benefit of choice and be brave enough to try it out.

  • @miniu@beehaw.org
    57•1 year ago

    Most people don’t know how to install operating system, even if it’s just pressing next in the installer mostly. The reason Linux is not primary system is that it’s not preinstalled. It has a bit of chicken and egg problem with some support missing due to low user base, and base lowered by that soft missing but that would change in the instant if everybody suddenly bought PC with linux preinstalled.

    Even the win mentioned with linux in gaming is basically just that. Linux preinstalled on steam deck.

    • The Bard in Green
      18•1 year ago

      Agreed. I’ve gotten several none technical folks (including older folks) in my life using Linux Mint and loving it.

      What did I do?

      I installed it for them. That was it.