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This references gnome but it also applies to gnome based desktops like cinnamon

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[–] timewarp@lemmy.world 33 points 7 months ago (11 children)

Why is it that it seems like Gnome seems to be implementing Windows bad practices? The last thing Linux needs is a Windows registry. One of the greatest benefits of Linux IMO is the ability to configure applications in config files... not having to use some custom tool to manage the configuration.

[–] GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.ml 2 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Beginners won't agree with you. Imagine their reaction after hearing that they have to edit a config file written in an obscure script language they never heard of

[–] clmbmb@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

and how is it simpler to tamper with a binary tree with different tools?

[–] GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.ml 5 points 7 months ago

By having a GUI, even if it's a very bad one. It's all a matter of first impression

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