[ubuntu-za] NEWS: Main Linux problems on the desktop, 2015 edition

[Wesley Werner]

I totally agree in that constructive criticism is a requirement to improve GNU / Linux, I was just disappointed there wasn't more suggestions how to tackle those issues raised. Luduke is great in that regard, he is a realistic hobbyist. I'll read up on that link, thanks :)

On 11 March 2015 20:45:04 SAST, Raoul Snyman <raoul at snyman.info> wrote:
>On 11/03/2015 13:00, Wesley Werner wrote:
>> Point number 3 under the heading "General Linux problems" makes a 
>> fumbling
>> attempt to instill Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt via:
>> 
>> A thorough read with plenty of malicious pot-shots.
>
>I think you're missing the point. This is not about FUD, this is not 
>about "pot-shots". It's about being realistic about Linux, and what the
>
>problems are, and where it needs to improve. Without criticism we'll 
>always live in a bubble where we think everything we do is awesome. Why
>
>do you think Windows is so terrible?
>
>I mean, I'm at the point where I want to move to Mir, because X.org 
>sucks (why is my VGA primary and not my HDMI?!!) and Wayland is a lost 
>cause quickly becoming left behind.
>
>Don't read it as an attack on Linux, read it as an opportunity to 
>improve things. Think of it in the same vein as Bryan Lunduke's "Why 
>Linux sucks/Why Linux doesn't suck" talks at LinuxFest NorthWest.
>
>http://lunduke.com/2012/04/29/why-linux-sucks-why-linux-does-not-suck-the-videos/
>
>
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