Linux hate?
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Why does Linux get so much hate?
It has a variety of web browsers, torrent clients, office suits, VM managers, programming IDEs and text editors, and just about anything anyone would use a pc for. Even steam games are being ported to Linux, and vulkan should help with AAA titles.
You can choose whichever DE you want, and customise most of them however you please.
And it is UNIX.
AND IT'S FREE.
>>54174859
It's just ironic posting.
Btw it's Gnu/Linux
>>54174875
no, it's GNU+linux
>>54174859
They don't create these threads to bully GNU/Linux users or for posting anything of value; they create them to justify themselves.
They espect other tech illiterate sheeple to confirm that GNU/Linux is a waste of time, so they can feel secure in the crowd.
The daily anti-linux thread is the daily drug that makes that bad feel go away.
Just ignore them.
>>54174859
I'd simply like to interject for a short while. 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 fulfilling 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 simply 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 cannot work on its own; 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.
>>54174950
I'd simply like to interject for a short while. 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 dsksdklierwerwirjk klfddflkkldffddfdfdf lksdlkskdeweee kldskldajjwawjhas jkfskjsfjkhjfsdjhfsd jkadsjksfjksdffsdjksdfjk klsfdklsdklsgdjlglksd jgjgsslksdfeldlse.
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There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is simply 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 cannot work on its own; it can only function in the context of a complete kewklwerjk jkdsfjksdjkdfs ldfmdfjfdj kvcjkcvjkcvjkvcjkcvjk ewuiweuiewewjksdsdjk nmxcvxcjxcd mxcvmvcxmnvxcmndds vxcmvxvxcklfgdfg mxvcmvxcxcvxvcjdfjkdf jkvxcjkxcvjkcxvjkcvx hfjuyweewewhjsdsjjdsj kjdfgj.
It doesn't work.
>>54174859
>t has a variety of web browsers, torrent clients, office suits, VM managers, programming IDEs and text editors
And all of them have horrifying user interface, poor functionality and bad compatibility with proprietary formats from the real professional software. But that is fine, nobody really cares about that as we all know the only important thing is having anime wallpaper on your desktop with screenfetch terminal window open.
Ironic shitposting and paid shills in that order.
>>54175238
why would you want to use proprietary formats?
>>54175274
Because I have a full-day job and sometimes I take some stuff to finish off on weekend or just do preparations for the upcoming projects, and because my company uses specific internal software, which will not run with Wine.
>>54175331
>I can't use anything but what my company uses, because they expect me to do work off the clock on my own equipment
>>54174859
Linux is fine because based torsvals is a hardcore geek.
Freetards are annouing as fuck and are the number 1 reason linux is hated.
The kernel doesn't even matter in the long run.
>>54175487
I'm working an container shipping industry, so yeah, I have to finish my job no matter what. And I have decent payment for what I do as an overtime, so I'm happy with that.
>>54175238
You sure? There's chrome, chromium, firefox, and opera on Linux.
There's also other options like midori and qupzilla
>>54174859
>And it is UNIX.
No it's not, it says it literally in the operating systems name (GNU's Not Unix).
>>54176064
What is it about Unix that makes it Unix?
Is osX Unix?
Is bsd Unix?
How about the playstation 4 OS?
Linux distros are just as much Unix as a Unix descendant
>>54174859
>And it is UNIX.
Yeah, go use BSD or Solaris, or at least read a fucking Wiki page and try to say that with a straight face again.
GNU's not UNIX, and Linux isn't either.
>>54176111
I'd simply like to interject for a moment. What you're referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I've of late 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 libs, 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 installed 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 this population are using it, but it is simply 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 installed 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.
Linux doesn't get hate, it's too non existent within the PC space to get any.Windows 10 gets hate and for good reason yet its' everywhere...
I like linux, I wish I could use it as my main OS but I'll lose too much of what I had on windows that isn't compatible to Linux, example I lose 2/3 my steam library switching to linux from windows.
>>54176379
Linux is just a kernel, faggot.
>>54176379
But we both know what I'm talking about within the context of OS and not kernels do we not? GNU,Linux,GNU/linux etc. I don't care, saying Linux is shorter and more people heard or know about Linux by name then GNU and make the association between the two.
It's just not a very good desktop OS. I realized this after spending all day installing packages only to realize that none of my porn games work even with wine.
>>54176115
Linux isn't Unix because of licensing issues
>>54174859
Because /v/ stays back on /g/
>>54176914
>because of licensing issues
Man, fuck that shit. Linux all day amirite
>>54177020
Fuck off, /b/
>>54177063
Fuck off /v/
>>54174859
Why would anyone hate or bitch about something that's free?
>>54177122
What's the differnce?
For me personally, and it doesn't come up often, but sometimes I run into situations where I just can't fucking do what I want to do on Linux. I keep a backup Windows 7 computer for these reasons. Also videogames.
>>54174888
no, its BSD
>>54177290
I'm running Ubuntu mate on an Intel atom desktop and windows 10 on my gaming pc.
Can you please tell me a few of these things you can't do in Linux besides games, because I've never had issues like that.
My use might be different from yours though, hence why I'm asking
>>54174859
People hate Linux?
Isn't it massively shilled here?
>>54175238
I'll give you credit where you're right: there are some proprietary things that absolutely suck on Linux, and the free stuff just doesn't cut it.
That said, saying that the OS itself has horrible interface is off point. Matter of fact, I will take the Mint OS interface over any Windows or Mac interface. Granted, Win7 is pretty much identical to Mint, BUT Win7 also takes a lot longer to boot up, so it's not really a tie.
So yeah, you're absolutely right about using proprietary software on Linux quickly and easily, but completely off base with the UI.
>>54175708
He's talking PROFESSIONAL proprietary software. GIMP isn't photoshop, no matter how hard it tries to be (though it is still more than enough for most non-professionals). And I'm not aware of anything that even compares to Auto-CAD.
>>54178908
you cant shill freeness
>>54178908
IF you can digest it and have some time to get the basics - yes it's preferable over windows.
BUt if you're a normie it's best you keep dual boot and make a habit to do all your private browsing trough something like tails and your banking / private stuff trough secured firefox - on main os.
Or even jump straight into Ubuntu and stick with it - it's more than enough for casual user that watched movies, listen to music, browse the web, writes documents reads them and so on.
>>54181547
>America
>>54181593
I installed Ubuntu mate for my mom, put the task bar on the bottom like windows, and she loves it. She says it made her laptop like new again.
It's an old c2d laptop with 2GB ram
>>54181663
I remember when I first installed linux, my computer is great but it was running like shit after I upgraded to win10. It really does run like new. What does win10 do to make it run like shit?
>>54181682
I don't know man, in windows 10 my ui is a little slower but I'm getting better performance in games than I was with windows 7 though I believe that's because dx11.1, which windows 7 didn't have.
I'm just too lazy to downgrade to 8.1 so I'm still on 10.
>>54174925
This. It's just a phase, kids coming in from /v/ or literally just baiting and shitposting for fun about Windows being good. Perhaps the occasional depressed pahjeet.
>>54174859
Because it doesn't work.
You shit
>>54181613
Wrong.
Australia you anime loving child-man
>>54182176
I think you arent quite smart enough to get linux working. And its easy enough for my daughters to use.
Put your floaties back on and for fuck sake, stay at the shallow end of the pool.
>>54174859
>Why does Linux get so much hate?
There are 3 types of posters who do this
- indian shills because they get paid by MS
- /v/ spillover because muh gaymes
- people with an IQ so low they failed at getting a proper linux installation going
>>54182194
I am australian.
I am highly oppressed
>>54182228
this desu senpai
>>54174859
Because most people want to use their computers to circlejerk over video games. Linux just is terrible with support for video games.
I love seeing the sane people with sane replies gathered here. It's really sad that much of /g/ tries so hard to be edgy -- the overly defensive ironic/sarcastic and aggressive attidude isn't helping anyone -- it only supports denial and spread of misinformation.
>>54182301
Another problem with Linux is the distros fighting when anyone asks for advice.
I believe for a newcomer the only correct answer should be Ubuntu or Fedora, but then again that's just going to lead to more fighting.
>>54174859
>Why does Linux get so much hate?
It's retard-proof so the complaints are coming from... Well, you can figure it out.
>>54182469
Smart people who don't want retards infesting their safe haven kernel space?
>hating freedom
What else do you expect from Americans?
>>54182194
you are right in some areas especially in the gun department. in 10 years or so we will have to wear helmets to walk down the street (for our safety)
>>54182952
Do the helmets have to be bulletproof?
>>54174875
>>54174888
>>54174950
>>54175050
>>54176172
>>54183057
No because we damn near cant own guns
>>54183115
Does a rubber band pistol count?
>>54183286
Theyre only banned in school
>>54174859
>Muh games you are all neets living in tha basement
>I used Linux back in 2003 and it had ugly interface and breaked every minute
>>54183493
Linux is a kernel, retard.
>>54174859
>it has a variety of blah blah blah
yes but none of it works.
>>54183673
It's clearly working better than your brain
>>54174859
Puppy Linux is best Linux
>>54183744
For an older laptop (2006) HP Pavillon ze2000 is it the best choice
>>54183585
You're correct.
You're also hopelessly autstic
>>54174888
no, it's bsd/gnu/linux.
>>54174859
>Muh vidya
Literally the only reason plebs hate it.
Linux getting hate? You get all these generals, threads about specific distros as well. People over here will only scoff at you for your choice on distro, but many around here use it and they can say whatever the fuck they want on the issue.
Now, open an OSX general and here come the fucking hounds and the typical scatman shitposter and the guy with the picture of the kid at the classroom and good fucking luck if there's any proper discussion.
