LinuxmemedJul 5, 2023

Some trouble

https://lemmy.world/post/1070774

Some trouble - Lemmy.world

Show threadttmrichterJul 6, 2023

A non-technical end-user once had a problem with Windows. A technical friend said “SWITCH TO LINUX”. Now they have thousands of problems.

I’ve been a non-stop user of Linux as my primary OS since before Ubuntu was a thing. I do not recommend Linux systems to my non-technical friends.

Show threadghariksforge
I installed Linux to my tech illiterate parents. They are doing fine. No issues in years.
Jul 6, 2023 at 10:27amWeb
Show threadDreamlandLividityJul 6, 2023
I tried to install I think Ubuntu for my parents. I failed to find a way to properly allow short/simple passwords after like 2 hours of fiddling with configs. Gave up on it after that.
Show threadareyouevenrealJul 6, 2023
You shouldn’t be allowing that to be honest. You also shouldn’t be using Ubuntu especially for new users.
Show threadDreamlandLividityJul 6, 2023
Well, its between allowing that and not using Linux at all so that is that. If I could get them to remeber a strong password, it would not be for PC login.
Show threadslowcurrentJul 6, 2023
I don’t know if something changes but you can use even 4 digits now.
Show threadheimchenJul 6, 2023
I would recomment Mint to users who use their Computer for more than just Webbrowsing. If its just webbrowsing and you know Linux, try setting up Fedora silverblue. In my vm’s two digit passwords work.
Show threadareyouevenrealJul 7, 2023

Ubuntu has turned to garbage in recent years because of canonical. It also looks more like mac than Windows.

Try Linux Mint.

Show threadDreamlandLividityJul 8, 2023

Hmmm, I had mint for a little bit once. I don’t remember having any issues with it which probably means it is good. Paradoxically it also made me forget about it somewhat.

But I really have an urge to try NixOS for myself…

Show threadareyouevenrealJul 9, 2023
Yeah I can understand not wanting to mess with something that works
Show threadClasmSep 30, 2023

I’ve found that OpenSuse Tumbleweed is better than both Ubuntu and Linux Mint.

They set out to make a distro that is kept up to date perpetually instead of managing different versions.

Show threadhillosipuliJul 6, 2023
There is fine line with being tech illiterate and being able to use linux when it all just works. The problems arise only when you are just slightly more advanced and want to do something weird without actually being able do it in linux with some things being a bit too much for the average Joe.
Show threadghariksforgeJul 6, 2023
The only thing people like my parents need is a functioning browser. I bet %95 of all Windows/Mac users are similar.
Show threadrbitsJul 7, 2023

Yeah that is not true. Microsoft Office is one super commonly used thing, and that doesn’t work on Linux.

And before you say, yes there are alternatives to Office. The point is most people definitely need more than a web browser.

Show threadghariksforgeJul 7, 2023
Microsoft Office works in the browser.
Show threadCannachequesJul 7, 2023
It’s shit, I’ve tried it, so many features missing.
Show threadCannachequesJul 7, 2023
Yeah correction, people think Chromium is enough until it’s not
Show threadDohnakunJul 6, 2023
My dad thought the XFCE-Materia-Theme is the occasional Windows redesign until i told him.
Show threadghariksforgeJul 6, 2023
I love XFCE because of its retro 90s Win98 look!
Show threadDohnakunJul 6, 2023
I mean, that’s what themes are for. Just adapt it to your liking.
Show threadFisk400Jul 6, 2023
They probably stopped asking you for help and just used their phones.