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    [–] RushJet1@lemmy.world 16 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

    My excuse for not switching to Linux for a long time was that it couldn't play games. Now that proton is a pretty developed thing, that's no longer an excuse. I actually tried out mint Linux for a friend to see how easy it was to use and I just kept using it because it did everything I wanted it to. As a power user I had to modify it quite a lot but my friend just wants to basically load into the OS, launch a browser or play games from steam and that's about it, so for him it's pretty easy and straightforward.

    I actually ended up installing kubuntu on his computer and modified it to look exactly like Windows 7, which is what he's upgrading from. It's kind of scary how close it got.

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    [–] the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 16 points 3 weeks ago (8 children)

    I run Linux daily, Linux isn't ready, its really not much of a debate. If the average person can't operate it efficiently then the average person will just stick to mac or windows.

    I'll admit it is closer than it has ever been thanks to compatibility layers like proton but the average user still can't figure it out so it still has a way to go.

    [–] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 16 points 3 weeks ago (13 children)

    the average user clicks on the chrome icon to open the internet and goes to gmail.com.

    you can do all that in linux.

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    [–] OR3X@lemm.ee 16 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

    But it's not ready because insert niche use case that only applies to me and no, I will not seek out open source alternatives to insert closed source software

    [–] musubibreakfast@lemm.ee 10 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    Yes, that's exactly me. I need to use creative cloud for the company where I work. If I deviate it fucks everyone and the entire workflow. But I don't really think CC is niche. The moment they support linux, I'm switching

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    [–] skibidi@lemmy.world 15 points 3 weeks ago (38 children)

    I love Linux, but it isn't ready.

    Two weeks ago my side mouse buttons started working (they require Logitech software on Windows, wasn't expecting them to work). Last week they stopped. This week they work again.

    Is this major? Not at all. Would it drive my mother-in-law into a rage rivaling that of Cocaine Bear? Absolutely. Spare me from the bear, keep Linux for the tinkerers.

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    [–] steeznson@lemmy.world 15 points 3 weeks ago (9 children)

    If you want to see what linux was like 15 years ago try installing OpenBSD lol

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    [–] Honytawk@lemmy.zip 15 points 3 weeks ago (20 children)

    So, which distro is the ready one?

    [–] lengau@midwest.social 11 points 3 weeks ago

    Hannah Montana Linux

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    [–] limoncia@lemm.ee 14 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

    Linux is ready, but not the professional software devs. Literally only thing stopping me from fully switching

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    [–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 13 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (11 children)

    Question: Would I still struggle to get games working on a desktop using Linux as I have in the past (always some driver issue for some crucial bit of hardware; either the GPU can't do 3D or the NIC doesn't function, etc) or would they work as well as on a Steam Deck, that doesn't have to account for a variety of hardware differences? Almost every single person I have seen lately saying gaming on Linux is awesome now, is using a literal device designed for it. But what about my hardware? Is getting wrappers for nVidia drivers still a fucking PITA with a 50/50 chance of actually working correctly?

    I love Linux for just basic computing needs or running servers. But I've always had a bad time when trying to play games.

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    [–] DarkCloud@lemmy.world 13 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (13 children)

    Most people's measure of whether it's ready is "How soon until I have to type into a console to get something done".

    If it's within the first three months - then it's not ready.

    [–] Krik@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    By that definition Windows 11 isn't ready for people too. You'll need the command line at installation to circumvent the mandatory MS account requirement.

    [–] huskypenguin@sh.itjust.works 11 points 3 weeks ago

    You need a command line to install it on unsupported hardware.

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    [–] menemen@lemmy.world 13 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (6 children)

    Linux was awesome 15 years ago. They probably just had driver problems. Those used to be much worse.

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    [–] gusgalarnyk@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    I swapped to Arch Linux in the last month and it's been great. Gaming has been fun. The Nvidia drivers are still kinda confusing, and honestly I wouldn't put my mom on Arch Linux as of right now, but it's good enough.

    I'm writing a document so my SW engineering friends can swap over as well within a day and be up and running, and it's just neat to see Linux gradually growing in my circles.

    If you're on Linux, don't forget to donate to your favorite SW creators even if they're less flashy than say Larian studios or what have you lol.

    [–] SpongyAneurism@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

    As a rule, you now have to inject 'I use Arch btw' into every conversation. We're the vegans of the Linux world.

    Welcome on board!

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    [–] admin@lemmy.today 11 points 3 weeks ago (17 children)

    it still surprises me that something like linux exists.

    [–] _carmin@lemm.ee 11 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)
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