Linux hit over 3% desktop user share according to Statcounter

SNUFF said:
And goodluck trying to get tech support from a Linux forum
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"Linux forums" are literally just tech support. 99% of the time an issue has probably already been reported and there's a fix.

Example, trying to remove screen tearing when using an Intel iGPU specifically with an external screen over HDMI using Xorg, because apparently Xorg is too fckin dumb to know, "hey bro, see this Intel iGPU? It's an Intel, OK. Shot, china."

I love Linux.

Mzezman said:
problem number 1
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Fair enough.
 
R13... said:
Yeah, I'm thinking I got a laptop for 5/10k the other day. 8Gb Ram SSD which works great for my needs. 15k is rich approaching a $1000 which is considered rich even in the US.
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Except you can get a mini for $600 in the US.
 
Vorastra said:
"Linux forums" are literally just tech support. 99% of the time an issue has probably already been reported and there's a fix.

Example, trying to remove screen tearing when using an Intel iGPU specifically with an external screen over HDMI using Xorg, because apparently Xorg is too fckin dumb to know, "hey bro, see this Intel iGPU? It's an Intel, OK. Shot, china."

I love Linux.
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As with anything, most tech support online is useless:

I can't move my mouse:
1. Have you tried formatting?
2. Buy a new mouse
3. OR try this app that fixes mouses on your computer for $299

Linux is great and the price is right, but for more advanced stuff it can get tricky and people are the opposite of overly helpful idiots, for me they've come across as gatekeeping edge-warriors that want you to work for their approval and deem you worthy of assistance.

Edit: I've used a lot of linux based systems for various reasons, most of the time they served their purpose but when people have wanted tings to integrate with existing systems, it always was a problem. home machines are usually great.
 
SNUFF said:
As with anything, most tech support online is useless:

I can't move my mouse:
1. Have you tried formatting?
2. Buy a new mouse
3. OR try this app that fixes mouses on your computer for $299
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Never have I seen any distro's support forum be this cucked.

SNUFF said:
Linux is great and the price is right, but for more advanced stuff it can get tricky and people are the opposite of overly helpful idiots, for me they've come across as gatekeeping edge-warriors that want you to work for their approval and deem you worthy of assistance.
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Just write your own driver. It's that easy. :sneaky:

SNUFF said:
home machines are usually great.
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Yes
 
Vorastra said:
"Linux forums" are literally just tech support. 99% of the time an issue has probably already been reported and there's a fix.

Example, trying to remove screen tearing when using an Intel iGPU specifically with an external screen over HDMI using Xorg, because apparently Xorg is too fckin dumb to know, "hey bro, see this Intel iGPU? It's an Intel, OK. Shot, china."

I love Linux.


Fair enough.
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We run (L)Ubuntu on our media/TV box.
It's light and fast, and we've never had issues with it.
Used to run SUSE - and that was trickier, but the Linux Forums almost always got us out of trouble.
 
ShaunSA said:
Massive :ROFL:
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The Year of Desktop Linux any day now.

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WalkWithMe said:
Guess you never done large corporate desktop support then...
Device Management is key
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Nope, I've actually done very little desktop support throughout my career thankfully.
 
LazyLion said:
I wonder what effect Windows 11 suuport for Linux has had, and if they have included the number of people who now have Linux installed under Windows 11.
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SNUFF said:
And goodluck trying to get tech support from a Linux forum
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Vorastra said:
"Linux forums" are literally just tech support. 99% of the time an issue has probably already been reported and there's a fix.

Example, trying to remove screen tearing when using an Intel iGPU specifically with an external screen over HDMI using Xorg, because apparently Xorg is too fckin dumb to know, "hey bro, see this Intel iGPU? It's an Intel, OK. Shot, china."

I love Linux.


Fair enough.
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SNUFF said:
As with anything, most tech support online is useless:

I can't move my mouse:
1. Have you tried formatting?
2. Buy a new mouse
3. OR try this app that fixes mouses on your computer for $299

Linux is great and the price is right, but for more advanced stuff it can get tricky and people are the opposite of overly helpful idiots, for me they've come across as gatekeeping edge-warriors that want you to work for their approval and deem you worthy of assistance.

Edit: I've used a lot of linux based systems for various reasons, most of the time they served their purpose but when people have wanted tings to integrate with existing systems, it always was a problem. home machines are usually great.
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Vorastra said:
The Year of Desktop Linux any day now.

b16.jpg
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I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you’re referring to as "Linux", is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linux”, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use.
Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux” distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
 
konfab said:
I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you’re referring to as "Linux", is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX.
Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linux”, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use.
Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux” distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux.
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That is some good pasta
 
After Linus 30 day Linux challenge video ... yea good luck selling Linux to the masses. Who wants to spend hours looking for streaming software etc and then it's not compatible with something. And then you realise your OS is not compatible with other stuff. Servers is a go... but desktops...

And Apple.. yea paying uber premimium and apple tax ... no thanks.
 
would switch right away if only there was better gaming support, maybe one day MS feels particularly generous and creates a native Linux port (and keeps it properly maintained) of it's entire DirectX library

without that ... just never gonna happen :(
 
NarrowBandFtw said:
would switch right away if only there was better gaming support, maybe one day MS feels particularly generous and creates a native Linux port (and keeps it properly maintained) of it's entire DirectX library

without that ... just never gonna happen :(
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Just get a Steam Deck
 
Ever seen the Linux OS? No wonder the uptake is so low on it.
 
konfab said:
Into the USB C port on the bottom via a bog-standard USBC to what I am presuming USB A female port
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not the port, the driver compatibility, happy this guy got a Thrustmaster to work, but I have tried and the combo of rFactor2 and a Logitech G27 does NOT work on Linux

and even it it worked fine on Steam Deck ... one of the critical things about sim racing is having a big screen or VR so you can actually see stuff coming from a distance
 
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