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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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What are the main challenges in Linux adoption for New users, and how can it be addressed? (lemmy.ml)

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

That's kinda the problem here. I've heard people say how complex and difficult Android is so they have to use iOS.

People have personal experiences and beliefs that differ and there's no way to fix them other than to dive into it and they don't want to dive into it. Unless they are highly motivated to change they will likely just stay where they're comfortable.

It's like trying to logically and reasonably explain why being vegan is morally right to someone who absolutely refuses to read the labels on the stuff they buy. They're not going to want to go into the BIOS to fix a boot order to boot to a flash drive let alone learn a new UI. Hell, most people didn't even want to move off Windows XP, 7, now 10 till they are absolutely forced to.

It was never about what problems you have had it is about the problems they have had. Most of the time MacOS/Windows are good enough for most users.