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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 3 months 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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[–] Soapbox@lemmy.zip 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

VR. Using CachyOS, a new 9060xt 16gb, and a Quest2. When I can get steam VR to launch and connect at all its extremely choppy and stuttery to the point its unusable. Worked fine on the same hardware and network before switching from windows.

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Im pretty sure the Index works great with Linux right?

Meta headsets are largely shit. I have a quest 2 and I got sick of how invasive and maliciously coded it was so it just sits now. I dont need zucc seeing inside my house.

[–] Soapbox@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yeah I only have that quest 2 because it was free. I would like to only stream PCVR titles to it to minimize meta usage. At least until the steam frame comes out.