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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 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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[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I started playing Warframe again recently, after a many years break (something like five years). There's an app that shows you the value of random rewards that open, so you know what to choose (WFInfo) I have not been able to get it to work. There's also Linux alternatives, one of which I've been messing with trying to get it to run, and the other is much more limited.

Other than this, I have no recent issues. I've been full-time Linux for like three years now, so I've got everything sorted, and I usually can get anything running that I need, even when people say it doesn't work.

Edit: for anyone who wants to help, I'm on Garuda (an Arch based distro). That probably won't matter, but who knows.

[–] crater2150@feddit.org 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The last time I tried WFInfo, it wasn't working for me on Windows either, so maybe not a Linux issue. But if you get any of the Linux alternatives running, I'd be interested too.

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 months ago

Wfinfo-ng seems to work alright, but it's only a terminal application and it only does fissure rewards. It sometimes fails to read, but so far it's like 90% success, only using it today. The biggest feature I wanted was to check the value of stuff in my inventory to sell, because a lot is vaulted and pretty valuable.