• Barbarian@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Yeah, that is definitely an onboarding issue. Everyone has their preferences, and normally feel quite strongly their favourite distro is the best one.

    I think most people would agree that Pop_OS and Linux mint are currently the most newb friendly distros out there.

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      1 year ago

      I tried using mint and had a horrible time. I never tried pop OS, maybe next time I have the heart to try linux again I’ll go with that, or whatever the equivalent flavour of the month will be at that time.

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        1 year ago

        Sorry to hear that. I’m on Ubuntu mainly out of inertia and laziness. I’ve heard good things about pop, so hopefully it works out for you if/when you decide to give it another shot.

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      1 year ago

      Literally a post from the last few hours in one of the Linux communities asking which distro to use because Pop isn’t working with their Nvidia card properly. Comments are full of different recommendations, despite Pop being one of the OSes that is set up for gaming.

      Linux is a mess, and the community isn’t helpful.

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        1 year ago

        That’s unfortunate. Nvidia can be problematic with Linux (obligatory video).

        An important distinction to remember is that with a few rare exceptions, Linux distros are not for profit ventures, and the users helping are not being paid to do so. Some individuals trying to help may have more or less knowledge and experience, but they are trying. I’m willing to forgive rough edges from non-profit foundations more than for-profit companies, personally.

        I understand that’s little consolation for somebody who has an issue right now and needs it solved right now, but as the noose of profit models tighten, I hope people have a little more patience for volunteers trying their best.