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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Realizing Arch isn't for me after updating broke VLC (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 1 week ago by makeitwonderful@lemmy.sdf.org to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I realized my VLC was broke some point in the week after updating Arch. I spend time troubleshooting then find a forum post with replies from an Arch moderator saying they knew it would happen and it's my fault for not wanting to read through pages of changelogs. Another mod post says they won't announce that on the RSS feed either. I thought I was doing good by following the RSS but I guess that's not enough.

I've been happily using Arch for 5 years but after reading those posts I've decided to look for a different distro. Does anyone have recommendations for the closest I can get to Arch but with a different attitude around updating?

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[–] freewheel@sh.itjust.works -5 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I'm truly sorry that's the takeaway you got from all this. My (attempted) point was along the lines of "Linux is still the wild west." If you're looking for appreciation from random people on the internet, you might be in the wrong place.

Most of my life is chosen for me so I want the decisions I have control over to be meaningful to me.

I get it, probably more than most (my handle isn't random). But from that very perspective, IMO you have to be able to withstand a few assholes and pick your battles. An asshole in a forum that isn't even replying to me specifically doesn't exceed that threshold.

[–] 9tr6gyp3@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

If this is upendable, im sure the next distro will be fun for this user.

[–] freewheel@sh.itjust.works 0 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Heck, I'm feeling that vibe through this whole thread. I weep for the time these folks get to Senior or Associate levels - if they manage to.

[–] BETYU@moist.catsweat.com 1 points 3 days ago

i have no problems with assholes on the internet i find them very entertaining i like the wild west. but i would also like for my computer to work. it just seems the wrong attitude to have for the situation. there not fucking windows with an almost monopoly i find it just very counterproductive and maybe just don't be like windows in any way. its very bad for first time users that don't know there is more then 1 place to find info or a solutions. i just don't respect anybody that sniffs there own farts its just funny.