100 sats \ 0 replies \ @nerd2ninja OP 8 Apr
This video really is not complete without the reaction content because the explanation of "how to sell linux" is actually pretty great and distro tube completely misses that aspect. New linux users should understand that linux is different and not expect it to work like windows.
That doesn't mean that linux has bad UX. I can already see the heated reactions to that statement. However, remember that linux really is just the kernal "Which is why I've taken to calling it GNU + Linux" jk, but really we can say linux, but actually with a graphical installer, the right desktop environment the right graphical package installer it can be a pretty smooth desktop experience.
I've even seen a channel recommend new users don't use a desktop environment that has a start bar or looks like Mac. They recommend new users use a desktop environment that is completely UNFAMILIAR because they get the idea that they're in a new place and have the needed mindset switch to learn the new place.
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0 sats \ 7 replies \ @Malachi17 8 Apr
If you have to sell linux, you have the wrong audience.
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30 sats \ 0 replies \ @wingalt 9 Apr
Agree, selling Linux is a bit like bitcoin, it is most of the time unnecessary, what we need is teaching it to the people in need for it
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10 sats \ 5 replies \ @nerd2ninja OP 8 Apr
Well alright I see where you're coming from you know someone using something that they're happy with and have no reason to switch ought to be left alone, but still "sell linux" in this context is just provide information about why people use it at all and with that information some people might decide to use it.
I also kinda want to add, that using something different from the crowd has a social stigma that comes with it when they send you a file or expect you to install an application that your OS just doesn't have. So some people do feel a need to sell linux so that their lives are easier and don't have to deal with incompatibility as often.
Which is why as much as I hate apple, I'm kinda happy about Mac having such a strong userbase, because the expectation that you have a windows machine can be removed from social stigma.
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30 sats \ 4 replies \ @Malachi17 8 Apr
I don't worry about the stigma. Instead, I just look down on those people and shake my head disapprovingly.
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10 sats \ 3 replies \ @nerd2ninja OP 8 Apr
Hahaha yeah that doesn't work for school students be it middle school, high school, or college and that doesn't work well in a work environment where you have co-workers either lol. I can appreciate the indomitable spirit nonetheless though lol.
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60 sats \ 2 replies \ @Malachi17 8 Apr
I mean, it DOES, but you won't make many friends/money.
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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @nerd2ninja OP 8 Apr
Dude has got JOKES lmao
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30 sats \ 0 replies \ @Malachi17 8 Apr
Not having money or friends is the path to Linux.
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