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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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Linux Mint - NOT "Usable Out of the Box" - Probably switching back to Windows (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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My time with Linux has been equal parts amazing and absolutely infuriating. Linux Mint is NOT usable out of the box. Here have been my issues:

Nvidia GPU - Trying to figure out how to get the drivers working was a nightmare with ten million different people giving different advice on how to get it to work. Eventually I was able to get them signed and it seems to work

Bluetooth - Another nightmare. Bluetooth is terrible on Linux. It took hours to get it even remotely working ok, but I still don't think it's perfect.

Compatibility - Some things just straight up don't work for seemingly no reason. None of my controllers work with Steam, no matter how many countless hours I've spent troubleshooting.

And that is where I am disappointed. Troubleshooting Linux issues sucks. There are so many people giving their opinions and all of them are different and most don't work.

When Linux is working right it is amazing, and I love it. But right now, it just isn't as good as Windows and extremely infuriating more often than not. Guess I am going to switch back and give Bill Gates all of my info again. Really fucking disappointing

Update: Controllers seem to work after forcing compatibility mode in Steam. No idea why that was off or why Steam was essentially hijacking my controller, but it seems to work now. For everyone that helped thank you.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

OC stated those things 'should be worked on'. What else is it than blaming ppl?

Yes things could be better, but saying things should be better while sitting on their ass and doing nothing is just not correct to say. If you say it should be better then you should take part in it getting better.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Maybe you should take a read on Wikipedia on what gatekeeping is before you insult me. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatekeeping_(communication)

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Would you say your attitude and responses here drive inclusion or increase motivation to join opensource or improve things voluntarily?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Would you say pointing the finger at the linux devs and maintainers saying they should work harder does improve anything and drives ppl to volunteer?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yup look at me wagglin my finger over here.

If I decide to put up with this type of attitude any further I'll go get a job in fast food. At least then I'd get paid.

Have fun with your gatekeeping.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 15 hours ago

If I decide to put up with this type of attitude

Your the one insulting me.