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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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[–] shapis@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If someone is using a stable distro like Debian, and just wants to do what 90% of people do (i.e. browsing, looking at documents media etc.), Linux isn’t really a hassle.

I see this point repeated a lot, it's just not true.

For example sudo apt upgrade is broken currently on the debian live images.

Imagine you tell someone "if you want stable, go debian" they hear it and install it and literally first apt update upgrade it's borked.

There isnt a distro that isnt a hassle, that doesnt exist.

[–] Audacity9961@feddit.ch 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why would you be running apt upgrade on live images?

[–] shapis@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm confused about this question.

If you install debian through the live image. The apt upgrade of your installation will come out of the box broken.

[–] priapus@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

I haven't seen anyone mention this problem, and I've recently installed Debian and didn't have this problem.