Why is Linux so frustrating for some people?

leninmummy@lemmy.ml to Linux@lemmy.ml – 353 points –

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?

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@dan1101 @leninmummy I love the use of "arcane" in place of "archaic" ...brilliant!

arcane: understood by few; mysterious or secret

archaic: very old or old-fashioned

I did mean arcane but archaic could fit too. I don't really have a problem with old as long as it's good, but not that many people out of general population understand what Linux commands there are and how to fully utilize them.

@dan1101 I figured it was used with that meaning. It just gave me a chuckle cause I initially read it with its darker meaning. ;)