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Meldrik to Linux@programming.devEnglish • 2 months ago

Installing Linux Doesn't Need to Change. The Experience Does.

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Installing Linux Doesn't Need to Change. The Experience Does.

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Meldrik to Linux@programming.devEnglish • 2 months ago
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People online complain that Linux is hard to install for new users. But who are these people and why do they levy these complaints? The biggest barrier for the new Linux user isn't the installer; i...
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    Source?

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      Sorry, sources are all paywalled.

      Sales in these devices are up, while PCs are stagnant. Go look

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        I’m not sure I understand this connection. Linux users aren’t necessarily buying new hardware.

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          The majority of new Linux users are buying Chromebooks or other devices with it prebuilt

          • @swelter_spark@reddthat.com
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            Wasn’t the question how anyone would know that?

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              By looking up pirate primary sources that are behind paywalls. I said, sources are paywalled, go look it up.

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