No. Not really. But it’s fun to toss that out there, isn’t it.
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OtakuAltair@lemm.ee 7 months ago
At this point it’s literally just easier to use any Linux distro
RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 7 months ago
OtakuAltair@lemm.ee 7 months ago
Eh, I switched last year and it’s really not that different.
I’d assume it’s actually easier now by comparison seeing how Windows has kept shoving in ads
RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Good for you. You represent the entire computer user base, then?
Now tell the millions of people that don’t want to screw around with different distros, broken repositories, software that doesn’t work on Linux, proprietary drivers, etc. etc.
I like Linux a lot, but don’t make it something it isn’t.
Skimmer@lemmy.zip 7 months ago
different distros
Isn’t that a benefit of Linux, having all kinds of different distros and different options available? There isn’t a “one size fits all”. Just find the one you like and go from there.
broken repositories
How often does this actually happen? I can’t think of a time I encountered broken repositories within the last few years of using Linux as a daily driver, I feel like you’re exaggerating this. I think the repository system in general is amazing and installing software on Linux is so much better than Windows in about every way really.
software that doesn’t work on Linux
This is a fair point, it depends on your use case. If anything you need is only tied to Windows, then yeah you don’t have many options unfortunately. But I think for average people its probably fine since basically everything is on Linux nowadays, I guess biggest exceptions are like Microsoft Office and Adobe’s suite.
proprietary drivers
I assume you mean NVIDIA? You can just get a distro that includes them already installed and ready to go like Nobara, or just use one that makes them easier to set-up like Pop OS, if you’re uncomfortable installing them on a regular distro. (Though it really isn’t that difficult).
Overall Linux isn’t for everyone, but I do think it’s improving more and more and about at a point now where average users could probably get away with using it instead of Windows in a lot of cases. But it does depend on your use case for sure at the end of the day. Hopefully I’m not out of touch here though lol.
OtakuAltair@lemm.ee 7 months ago
I don’t know what half of that is, and frankly I don’t care lol
4lan@lemmy.world 7 months ago
This whole platform is just Linux and Trumpi swear
dwalin@lemmy.world 7 months ago
I just installed Ubuntu (the more mainstream ofnlinux distros) to replace my windows OS. I was greeted by a cryptic error. After a quick search for some tecno bable, i had to start on safe mode and install the video drivers.
Do you think a “regular user” would be able to do this?
1984@lemmy.today 7 months ago
Don’t use Ubuntu desktop, it’s really buggy. Please try Pop OS and you will come back and say how smooth it is, and how you loved it.
dwalin@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Yeah, i belive you (despite the ltt fiasco), but to say that any distro is ready for the average person is just wrong. Thats just my point
CosmicCleric@lemmy.world 7 months ago
but to say that any distro is ready for the average person is just wrong.
Would an average person install Windows on their machine?
oce@jlai.lu 7 months ago
Is your video card Nvidia by curiosity?
dwalin@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Yes, thats was the issue. I know about the proprietary drivers and the typical NVIDIA bullshit.
systemglitch@lemmy.world 7 months ago
I’m amazed it took to the second comment to mention Linux.
Sweetpeaches69@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Suuure, let me know when Revit, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, OpenRoads Designer are operable and supported on Linux.
Lemonparty@lemm.ee 7 months ago
I knoooooooow. I know arcgis is working on it at least. I’m a geologist, a ton of our geospatial programs require windows.
But I’m about ready to experiment with a dual joot for my home set up! I really never need windows for that anymore
westyvw@lemm.ee 7 months ago
Postgis and Qgis don’t require windows. ArcGIS is such bloat ware. They live by the cult following rather than merit.
Lemonparty@lemm.ee 7 months ago
I mean yeah, same with adobe and loads of other enterprise software suites. Unfortunately, most of us have no way of convincing our enterprise to move off of their shitty suite. I personally use open his for as much as possible, but professionally I’m stuck with what my work makes me use.
Starburn@lemmy.world 7 months ago
How did you get arc working on Linux?
Lemonparty@lemm.ee 7 months ago
See @applebusch@lemmy. world’s comment in this same chain.
applebusch@lemmy.world 7 months ago
The future is now old man.
…arcgis.com/…/welcome-to-the-portal-for-arcgis-in…
Looks like the other three aren’t natively supported though.
bitwolf@lemmy.one 7 months ago
A bunch of our civil engs happily use qGIS.
I’ve noticed Ala lot of the features on ArcGIS actually originate from qGIS after having built some mapping tools.
Sweetpeaches69@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Ah, I didn’t know that about ArcGIS!
Still, the others are arguably more important to the civil industry as a whole. I personally don’t believe Autodesk or Bentley will ever support Linux, so us civil folks are stuck.
1984@lemmy.today 7 months ago
Not many users need those.
Sweetpeaches69@lemmy.world 7 months ago
I have 800 users at my work that would say otherwise. Those are software that the entire civil engineering, geospatial, and architectural world rely on to make infrastructure. So, I’d say many users need those.
1984@lemmy.today 7 months ago
Yes but it’s relatively. I have 800 users right here that doesn’t use any of that stuff. Just saying it’s not really a block for 99% of users because all they do is surf the web and play games.
oce@jlai.lu 7 months ago
A professional place will certainly have requirements that differ from the common people.
Aux@lemmy.world 7 months ago
Every person with a job needs someone of app which doesn’t work on Linux. If you’re a teen still studying in school, then yeah, use Linux.
Patch@feddit.uk 7 months ago
I use Windows at work (it is a corporate laptop) but I don’t use a single app which is Windows-only and irreplaceable. My current job isn’t technology-focused, and I don’t really use anything except standard office-related software.
In my previous job I was a software engineer and also used Windows (same reason; corporate laptop) but again everything I used would have worked in Linux.
People should use whatever platform works best for them. I’m a Linux user at heart, but I’m all for using Windows if that’s the right tool for the job. But it’s not a “grown ups need Windows only teenagers can use Linux” thing. Most working people would do fine with Linux or Mac.
vsh@lemm.ee 7 months ago
Only these? What about league of legends, valorant and Visual Studio?