Linux Desktop Adoption
The cluster discusses why Linux has limited adoption on desktops among general users, highlighting barriers like poor user-friendliness, lack of commercial hardware and software support, and its focus on servers and developers rather than mainstream consumers.
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That is because Linux is not used by general public.
Does it really require an explanation? All you have to do is observe that literally everyone besides a few free software zealots use "non-free" operating systems. What company is developing consumer linux computers for retail sale? If someone even wanted to buy one they would have to really look. There are many unknowns about what programs will run on linux. Will a buyer encounter a situation where they are literally blocked from doing what they need to do because they are using a frin
Sure. It's not the direct fault of Linux but it prevents wider adoption by non tech users.
If the customer was right everyone would be using Linux
Linux isn't better in this regard.
What's the incentive for Linux users? Philosophical consistency?
What do you think Linux users are missing?
Linux isn't the "best" OS - on platforms that are not servers, Linux (and open source OSes) are in the minority
Because not everyone uses Linux?
That indicates that Linux it's very far away from being mainstream