| djk44883 |
09-05-2022 08:13 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by *spaceman*
(Post 6377113)
It just disappoints me that this approach to Linux is held in such esteem. Ubuntu, or Windows for Linux I've dubbed it, disempowers users. In an environment where everything (well more than most people need) is installed, integrated and configured an attitude of "It just works or I won't use it..." grows (as with Windows users).
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At heart I tend to agree with you. On the other hand... at least it's not Windows. I've had friends tired of "fixing" their MS systems, suggesting 90% of your computer anymore is - [some brand] web browser. They hardly knew/understood Windows, so they don't need to really understand Linux, more specifically which distribution - as Linux is not an OS.
So some have tried and haven't had bloat problems overtime draining their system. There's also minimum concern about the malware and virus fears.
I more-or-less started with Ubuntu then Mint until the friendliness get in my way. It's not easy to jump straight into clean Debian without some clue.
So I do believe these hand-holding distributions have their place, but I do feel they tend to step near to "proprietary-ize" their systems. |
