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How can we make Linux more appealing as "just works"? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 10 months ago by Psyhackological@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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Let's say just like for example like MacOS. It's awesome we have so many tools but at the same time lack of some kind of standardization can seem like nothing works and you get overwhelmed. I'm asking for people that want to support Linux or not so tech-savy people.

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[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 34 points 10 months ago (1 children)

What are you even talking about? Anyone can sell a PC with pre-installed Linux. There are already several companies today so just that.

[–] Psyhackological@lemmy.ml 0 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (5 children)

Let me clarify myself

*It's impossible to get big corporate guys attention so they ship Linux by default and it's clearly tested. For now the Valve, System76, Framework and Tuxedo are exception.

Edit: Also I was keeping in mind corporate entity behind OS.

  • Apple - MacOS
  • Microsoft - Windows
  • ? - Linux
[–] zaph@sh.itjust.works 19 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Dell sells PC's with Linux installed.

[–] Andromxda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Not in retail stores though AFAIK

[–] zaph@sh.itjust.works 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Correct. I was just touching on the big corporations point since they listed some online only retailers.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 8 points 10 months ago

It would be a real leap forward, if Linux PCs were sold in big box stores. Which is why Microsoft will do anything they can to prevent that.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 17 points 10 months ago (1 children)

The big guys won't sell Linux to consumers because of Microsoft's anticompetitive practices. That's the main thing that's holding back Linux acceptance right now. But if some big player (e.g. Valve) would take the leap, things might get interesting.

[–] Psyhackological@lemmy.ml 1 points 10 months ago

Yes exactly.

[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 15 points 10 months ago (1 children)

"It's impossible. Let me list 4 exceptions though"

[–] Psyhackological@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Hahaha true 😆

But the scale is too small for now. :/

[–] milliams@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Dell have at times sold laptops with Linux pre installed.

[–] Andromxda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 10 months ago

Can you buy a Dell laptop with Linux at a retail store?

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

I've seen this type of question elsewhere. Why is it an issue?

Standardisation? Corporate Linux? Just like the big boys? Big fish eat little fish.

Careful what you ask for . .