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by kergonath 271 days ago
> If I weren't a computer nerd I probably wouldn't feel this way, but on Linux I feel more empowered

There are also more footguns and rabbit holes. Overall, I am about as happy with Linux than with macOS (I use both daily), but I would not say that one is really more empowering than the other.

I like tinkering with KDE but it’s full of inconsistencies and instability in a way than even the worst Finder I’ve used was not (e.g. the whole desktop freezing when adding a widget to the desktop with a brand new install). Never mind the Russian roulette that is updating nVidia’s drivers.

On the other hand on macOS it’s easier to get to things that are actually productive.