Actually mad rn about how obtuse the instructions are for installing #BSD ( #openbsd #freebsd) with a desktop environment all set up. I don't think I'm a *dumb* person - these guys have had literal decades to make an installer that "normal" people can use, and the fact it's in the state it's in tells me: "this isn't for you, filthy casual".
If you believe in your OS, I'd think you'd want it to be more accessible, but I guess the barrier to entry makes for bragging points.
@not3ottersinacoat valid complaint. There is a certain level of experience/expertise required for these installers.
Having said that, its open source! As a former colleague would say, "now its your problem too".
I cannot speak for any of the BSDs, but I know there's a avoidance (albeit adversarial at times) of explaining things which are documented/described elsewhere. And, for many BSDs, adoption is a non-goal. Its a hobby. Use it if you want to...or don't!
This, of course, makes things difficult for a newcomer...but as a once newcomer myself, I can assure you you'll know so much more about your system if you try. Its not downhill, but the view is amazing when you get a little higher. But, its a journey, for sure.
Anyways, if you're interested, I'd be happy to offer pointers if you get stuck...as long as you're willing to take "what have you found so far?" as a frequent answer.
Emma Liv
Bryan