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Linux has been ready since 2008. Literally not had a single real problem since Ubuntu 7.10 kept turning my monitor off while booting. Everything just works and has for 17 years now.
Every problem I see people have now (IRL not online) is 'I don't like the default theme' tier nonsense.
The "works on my machine" certification sure seems like an amazing barometer for usability.
This is unfortunately very common when interacting with Linux users. I've had general issues on Linux that never happened on Windows, and you mostly just get replies saying it works for them and everything is dandy. That's great! It's not how I use MY computer though, so...
I get your point, and it is a fair criticism of how these discussions tend to go. That said, I think it goes both ways. I've had problems on Windows I didn't have on Linux and/or Mac. None of them are perfect. They all have their unique problems.
I think the main difference is that I never see Windows users say that "Windows is just SO great, you have GOT to install it right nooooooowwww!" nor Mac users. But Linux users will gladly rant and rave about their distro to normal people who are just now hearing about Linux for the first time, then get upset when that person doesn't even know how to use a terminal command.
But then again, I only have myself in my life that has any sort of interest in tech, so maybe there are and I just have never experienced it.
I've definitely heard Mac fans rant and rave about Mac being the best.
Works on Grampa's machine and he can't even figure out how how to unlock an iPhone. Which is 'stare at it' last I checked.
It might be nonsense to you, but that's the first thing people see. No matter how amazing you business is, if your business card is a handwritten phone number on a piece of toilet paper, nobody will call.
Yup. If the theme is causing a mental hang up for laymen, then itβs an issue whether you agree with it or not.
But I suspect itβs more than that, and Linux stans are playing down the shitty UI.