I wish this were true! The problem with Linux is that it is constantly changing. I have been using it for 30 years and have built my own embedded distros from scratch. Yet every time I turn around there moving this setup file to another directory or changing out that language for a slightly incompatible newer version. Trying to configure and maintain a box is a constant battle.
Windows is the polar opposite. The ui may have some annoying changes but under the hood it is frustratingly stable, often remaining unchanged for 20+ years (even the bugs live forever). Users crave simplicity and consistency. It is something Linux still needs to figure out.
Is that with Linux kernel specifically or the user space? I've heard that Linus tries to keep the kernel interface stable, but most userspace progtams don't share that philosophy.
I have been using Linux a lot more than usual at work this year. Something like Fedora w/ gnome might be a little much for some users. However, I am still impressed with how seamless everything is with Linux Mint.
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reality_boy@lemmy.world · 38 pts · 3y
I wish this were true! The problem with Linux is that it is constantly changing. I have been using it for 30 years and have built my own embedded distros from scratch. Yet every time I turn around there moving this setup file to another directory or changing out that language for a slightly incompatible newer version. Trying to configure and maintain a box is a constant battle.
Windows is the polar opposite. The ui may have some annoying changes but under the hood it is frustratingly stable, often remaining unchanged for 20+ years (even the bugs live forever). Users crave simplicity and consistency. It is something Linux still needs to figure out.
burtek@programming.dev · 26 pts · 3y
I think Windows keeps some bugs unfixed for backwards competibility reasons
joyjoy@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
When a bug has been around for so long, it gets promoted to feature.
geemili@lemm.ee · 7 pts · 3y
Is that with Linux kernel specifically or the user space? I've heard that Linus tries to keep the kernel interface stable, but most userspace progtams don't share that philosophy.
UFODivebomb@programming.dev · 5 pts · 3y
You might appreciate the most stable Linux ABI for games: Wine
I only mostly joke.... Mostly
Zink@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
I have been using Linux a lot more than usual at work this year. Something like Fedora w/ gnome might be a little much for some users. However, I am still impressed with how seamless everything is with Linux Mint.