Why is Linux so frustrating for some people?
Don't get me wrong. I love Linux and FOSS. I have been using and installing distros on my own since I was 12. Now that I'm working in tech-related positions, after the Reddit migration happened, etc. I recovered my interest in all the Linux environment. I use Ubuntu as my main operating system in my Desktop, but I always end up feeling very limited. There's always software I can't use properly (and not just Windows stuff), some stuff badly configured with weird error messages... last time I was not able to even use the apt command. Sometimes I lack time and energy for troubleshooting and sometimes I just fail at it.
I usually end up in need of redoing a fresh install until it breaks up again. Maybe Linux is not good for beginners working full time? Maybe we should do something like that Cisco course that teaches you the basic commands?
Suddenly I'm curious about how many of these are the same people who laugh at warnings on coffee cups and power tools.
"WARNING: don't put your hand here or this will saw your fingers off!" "haha lol who would do that"
"WARNING: don't flip this switch or this will break your computer" "omfg why puter not work!!"
Like, damn, if you're straight-up warned then maybe the real problem's in the chair :-\ Seems there's kinda no solution for that but for the user to get smarter. Can't put all of the intelligence into the software.
Also, what's the story with the immutable distro hype? peeks out from under her rock I've heard of NixOS and various critters seem to love it but I never imagined that sort of thing would become a thing (kinda thought it was just a neat little niche) let alone a big thing for 'inexperienced' sorts.
I'm not sure to be honest as I have not used them. I've looked into them though and they seem like a good solution to all the people that for whatever reason, struggle with stability.
NixOS is even cooler because it is declarative which makes it super easy to spin up similar machines saving in the setup process or just to revert back to a known state/configuration. Haven't used it yet for lack of time but I am very interested in it.