Why is Linux so frustrating for some people?

https://lemmy.ml/post/2122112

Why is Linux so frustrating for some people? - Lemmy

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?

Basic features wouldn’t work properly if not at all.

I just installed Debian 12 on my Surfboard Go 2. The camera isn’t working, touch is broken, casting screen not working, on screen keyboard isn’t working.

Mind you I’m a full stack developer and i have a linux server at home so I have decent technical knowledge and a little bit of time.

Afaik Debian doesn’t support proprietary drivers out of the box.

Maybe you have a better experience with other distros as Fedora (or its daughter Nobara) or Linux Mint (based on Ubuntu but imo better).

This is the result after 2 installs and days of tinkering.
Are you willing to try another distro?

I just installed linux-surface and gnome 43. everything now works.

I got familiar with Debian and it’s terminal commands so I think I might stick with Debian for now.