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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).

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Where is Linux not working well in your daily usage? Share your pain points as of 2026, so we can respectfully discuss (discuss.online)

submitted 16 hours ago by kiol@discuss.online to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://discuss.online/post/34255100

Thought I'd create a distinct thread from the previous one asking about daily use, because I really do want to hear more on people's pain points. Great to know people are generally sounding pretty positive in those posts who recently switched, but want to know your difficulties as well! This way old and new users can share their thoughts, hopefully to inspire a respectful discussion.

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[–] JillyB@beehaw.org 2 points 10 hours ago (2 children)

I can't connect a GameCube controller. There's some ancient thing on GitHub that claims to do something but I feel over my head trying to do it and it hasn't been updated since like 2016. On Windows, you download Zadig and run it and you're good to go. I've had to switch to an Xbox controller for Rivals of Aether 2 online.

[–] mortalblade@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Bro! I am also playing Rivals 2 on linux! theres at leasts 2 of us! I just use a keyboard, but this is one of the last things keeping my brother on windows, he refuses to use anything but a GCC.

[–] JillyB@beehaw.org 1 points 6 hours ago

Yeah the game runs ok from what I can tell. I'm used to the Xbox controller now but I wish I could use the GameCube. It's super odd to me that this hasn't been addressed. Surely a driver is not that complicated to make for such old hardware.