• Regrettable_incident@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1525·
    9 months ago

    Yeah, if Linux wants to become an alternative OS for average folks, its users need to stop being so evangelical and obnoxious. I’m sure there are linux users who don’t blow goats, they’re just not on lemmy, or they’re keeping quiet.

    • TwilightVulpine@lemmy.worldEnglish
      202·
      9 months ago

      I’m sorry but that makes no sense. However much you may think Linux users are annoying, marketing and word of mouth are what drive popular choices. If nobody ever brings up something, then average folks will never even know it exists.

      • Trainguyrom@reddthat.comEnglish
        2·
        9 months ago

        That was literally how Apple became as big as it is. They created an ecosystem that encourages evangelism and outs people’s personal choices (green bubble vs blue bubble for example) while also making it intentionally difficult to mix and match outside of the ecosystem. Obviously it’s not a 1:1 comparison but it’s an example of a successful competitor to the market leader and how it keeps itself relevant.

      • Kayn@dormi.zoneEnglish
        35·
        9 months ago

        And you people are doing a great job driving people away from Linux.

        • Huschke@lemmy.worldEnglish
          71·
          9 months ago

          Same, friends. I don’t care what operating system people use, as long as Valve keeps supporting Proton and making it possible for me to game and therefore stick with Linux.

    • offspec@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      9 months ago

      As much as I want the user base to grow so companies feel obligated to support the platform, I don’t really personally want to support many people re-learning how to use their computers