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re: Tell me why linux wouldn't work for a large majority of residential users
Posted on 8/14/14 at 5:44 pm to Jim Rockford
Posted on 8/14/14 at 5:44 pm to Jim Rockford
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Installing/uninstalling software
I'd argue that this is much, much easier on Linux, so long as your repository has what you need, and it typically does. Plus everything stays up to date without a dozen different programs popping up shite in your system tray.
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Posted on 8/14/14 at 5:46 pm to Korkstand
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so long as your repository has what you need,
I've had some bad luck with that. Finding a driver that works with a Canon printer I bought has been a real pain in the arse. On the rare occasion when I need to print or scan, I just boot up windows.
This post was edited on 8/14/14 at 5:49 pm
Posted on 8/15/14 at 12:24 am to Korkstand
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I'd argue that this is much, much easier on Linux
Sudo apt-get update mySO
If only life were as easy as (Debian-based) Linux.
Back before GNOME turned really terrible, i think it would've had better success. The current launcher is just not very good, comparatively, in my humble opinion.
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