31 sats \ 2 replies \ @nullama 13 Jan \ on: Why does Linux never won over macOS and Windows? opensource
Many factors.
First, when a random person buys a computer it comes preinstalled with either Windows or macOS.
That by itself is a game changer. Most people (90%+) mostly don't change the default settings. Imagine changing the OS, pretty much no one does this.
Second, Linux, specially in the past, was very buggy for new hardware. You had to spend days or weeks trying to make the sound work, or bluetooth, etc. And some things just can't work.
And I say this from a machine running Linux. I much prefer it, but I know I'm in the minority.
First, when a random person buys a computer it comes preinstalled with either Windows or macOS
Exactly.
Reminds me: when Windows 3.1 came out in 1992 I remember hearing a consultant tell our IT department that it was wrong to consider Windows an operating system. Rather treat it as a strategy, they said. I think history (as reflected in these figures) has proven them right.
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Yes agree on this, unfortunately it's hard to find hardware with open OS preinstalled and there are very few companies that are brave enough to does it.
The other truth is that people are lazy and want things to work for them instead of DIY to have full control and knowledge of what they are using. Really hope things will change to be superficially insane.
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