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by noufalibrahim
595 days ago
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As someone who cut his teeth on computing in the era you refer to, I have a small disagreement about Linux (especially Ubuntu) in your statement. Apple is priced beyond the reach of many "ordinary people" especially outside the western markets. A cheap (perhaps after market) laptop with Ubuntu on it (often installed by the seller) is something that has been getting a lot of traction among regular users. Most of the things they do are via. a browser so as long as Chrome/FF works, they're good. They often install software that undermines the security that the platform natively offers but still, it's a pretty decent compromise. |
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>Linux just is not going to be the general answer for ordinary people.
It so, I hear you. A decade or more ago, I had Ubuntu running as a general use machine for family and friends use.
It seemed almost there back then, and I saw some success.
Today it would be better, yes? I think so
Fact is, it often takes someone doing support to have it work well, and when that is gone, the software slips behind leaving users to get help.
Today, the numbers are much better. That happens less, but still does happen.
Your point on browser apps is solid. I agree, but those come with their own problems.
I see the most success when I set one up, including Void Tools, many visits to FossHUB...
When done, no network needed and one has a GREAT machine, ready for many tasks!
Both ways have merit and the more the merrier!