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I get tut-tutted by other Linux nerds for this a lot, but I think Linux is impersonal in a different way because it simply demands more of the user. Sure, it gives freedom, but that freedom comes with responsibility, and a lot of people just are like "ain't nobody got time for that!" Which I think is a valid way to feel.
I agree. Linux has come a long way, and I love using it. But its definitely not for everybody.
Many times I just don't want to do something because I don't want to invest the time. I also get that there's a GUI that is very capable, but then why is the terminal easier sometimes?
I also need to look up everything I do. That's probably me just being a noob but I can never look through the system and figure out how to do something. Everything I do is an internet search first, then an implementation. Again, probably just lack of knowledge on my part but comparing that to the average Windows user, I can see the allure of adding AI to just do things you ask it to. Time is valuable and if you're not invested into your system then its not worth it to most.
Freedom and taking ownership (responsibility) for one's actions go hand in hand.
People irritated at having to make their own choices don't get to then be mad that choices are being made for them when they outsource that decision making process, imo.
tut-tut
I've been a developer for decades. I've contributed to FOSS code and do a lot of my own development.
I just want a desktop that works. No fuss.
Yes I could compile my own x11 (and have) but I would rather spend my time doing my own shit than trying to stand up a new VM for some edge issue I'm having.
Just...just give me a UI I can use.
It's why I use Ubuntu.
Linux has come a long way though and it's basically turn key for some distros. Even with flatpak or system catalogs built into the gui.