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And Linux isn't minimal effort. It's an operating system that demands more of you than does the commercial offerings from Microsoft and Apple. Thus, it serves as a dojo for understanding computers better. With a sensei who keeps demanding you figure problems out on your own in order to learn and level up.

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That's why I'd love to see more developers take another look at Linux. Such that they may develop better proficiency in the basic katas of the internet. Such that they aren't scared to connect a computer to the internet without the cover of a cloud.

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[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Oh, man, really? You are absolutely correct, I would expect that to support either. Have you contacted them? Because it seems like that must be something faulty.

[–] Showroom7561@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 months ago

Their forum is pretty good, and there's a dedicated linux section there, too. They also have extensive support documentation.

I'm sure I can get it working to be more stable, but man, it's an effort for sure.