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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).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Switching back to Windows. For now. (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The amount of bullshit there is to make things work is... not that bad. When it comes to games, I just can't. Having to reboot just to fix common FPS issues is too much. I've had a bunch of things that require a config change, which then has caused other issues.

The state of Linux Desktop is the best it has ever been and I'll be back the moment Wayland works better. I love Linux, but for now, it's not working out for me... Just needed to vent, thanks for reading.

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Wayland is getting better every day. Check back in a year, and it’ll probably be ready for you. :)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

it's Wayland, multiply any number times 10 at least. I've been waiting 2 years so far for them to decide on the word "must" vs "may" in a part of the protocol

[+] [email protected] -6 points 3 months ago (3 children)

That's what everyone said about Linux in 2005

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

I was one of those people, still stand by it. Linux was already better than the alternatives in 2005, and had only gotten better since.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I switched in 2008, so not that far off.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Even back in the late ‘90s I was experimenting both personally and professionally with alternative OSes. By early to mid 2000s I had some systems off the big money players and as of today I have 20 or so systems on Linux and ONE left with primary Windows only because I hardly use it as a desktop and it’s mostly providing services internally. So don’t fix what ain’t broken. Even then I’m planning to test a dual boot soon just to whet the computer’s appetite. And when it lets me know it’s ready, I’ll be 100% Microshaft free instead of 99%. Those sleazebags dug their own graves and they know it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

lol even in 2005 Linux was excellent for most situations. Problem was in a business environment it was usually harder to find someone who has the expertise in Linux but also gaming - the lowest-common-denominator sector of development - usually just prioritizes Windows. This is NOT because it’s “better,” but because it gives them more freedom and they can get shit “done” faster. On the user-side, meanwhile, Windows wasn’t really doing the user any more favors than just working pretty nicely.

But today? Omfg Linux has come insanely far while Windows is what, pretty much you handing over master control to M$ while borrowing some CPU time on your own computer so gracious of them.

Oh but if it lets you play a game then all is forgiven. Lol. Priorities.