I have had to learn about random things to fix problems on Windows computers far more often than with Linux computers, or even just to get them to behave the way I want.
It’s usually a lot faster and more permanent on Linux, though. And I get to learn about an open technology rather than a closed product.
That’s fair. And I generally agree with you. I’ve installed a lot of different distros at this point, and I ultimately enjoyed installing and maintaining Gentoo, which is the distro I ended up with after years of using Artix. So it’s not like I don’t like learning new things and customizing an installation from the ground up.
My original comment was just pointing out that it’s not always a fun or positive experience to learn something new about Linux because something broke or you missed or misunderstood some part of the documentation.
For me, 99% of the time, I’m down to learn something new about computers. Heck I’m getting a CS degree right now, I better! But I’d be daft to think that’s the mindset of most people, and even I have my limits.
I have had to learn about random things to fix problems on Windows computers far more often than with Linux computers, or even just to get them to behave the way I want.
It’s usually a lot faster and more permanent on Linux, though. And I get to learn about an open technology rather than a closed product.
That’s fair. And I generally agree with you. I’ve installed a lot of different distros at this point, and I ultimately enjoyed installing and maintaining Gentoo, which is the distro I ended up with after years of using Artix. So it’s not like I don’t like learning new things and customizing an installation from the ground up.
My original comment was just pointing out that it’s not always a fun or positive experience to learn something new about Linux because something broke or you missed or misunderstood some part of the documentation.
For me, 99% of the time, I’m down to learn something new about computers. Heck I’m getting a CS degree right now, I better! But I’d be daft to think that’s the mindset of most people, and even I have my limits.