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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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How can we make Linux more appealing as "just works"? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 9 months ago by Psyhackological@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Let's say just like for example like MacOS. It's awesome we have so many tools but at the same time lack of some kind of standardization can seem like nothing works and you get overwhelmed. I'm asking for people that want to support Linux or not so tech-savy people.

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[–] earth_walker@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Look at the Steam Deck as an example:

Linux is preinstalled
Integrated hardware and software
Immutable OS that is very hard to bork
UI is Windows-like which is familiar to the target market
Good value for the price
Offered by a well-known and well-liked brand
Marketed and advertised to the target market

We need more Linux devices like this to gain market share.

[–] MudMan@fedia.io 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

You got it. The moment you surface the idea that there are multiple distros or DEs you've missed the goal the thread is suggesting. Presintalled, customized software built for the hardware is the way to ease people in with zero tweaking, which is crucial for newcomers.

[–] teawrecks@sopuli.xyz 1 points 9 months ago

I think this was Steve Jobs' primary skill. He could see a clear vision of the product people didn't know they wanted. Bottom to top, from the hardware to run on, to the typeface their apps used; he knew that the best user experiences happened when every level of the stack harmonized to create a very finely tuned user experience.

Unfortunately, the people who are that good usually don't work for free. We're very fortunate that Valve is choosing to open source their work and keep their SteamDeck platform an open one.