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What problems does Linux have to overcome to get more users (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 months ago by RavenofDespair@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Games on Linux are great now this is why I fully moved to Linux. Is the the work place Pc's market improving.

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[–] brax@sh.itjust.works -1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I think it's more users need to realize that an OS that is easier to use in every way is not a more difficult OS to use.

But also, I'm okay gatekeeping Linux, as bringing the masses over just means enshitification and turning it into Windows again. Fuck that.

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[–] Jetway486@kbin.earth -3 points 2 months ago (5 children)

Linux doesn't need more users.

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