Lets Give Linus a good Linux Expirience!
Lets Give Linus a good Linux Expirience!
My prediction is that Linus occasionally tests various Linux setups on his own. He’s an intelligent person with ample resources to explore. I believe he’ll eventually settle on a preferred distribution over time. I worked with a Linux version between 2001 and 2006, and one of our main objectives was "The system should not conceal UNIX." Many projects have tried to mimic Windows or MacOS, and I don’t see this as a negative (variety is valuable), though staying distinct doesn’t prevent broad adoption. In the last 22 years, our refurbishing initiative has welcomed individuals from diverse backgrounds—martial artists, seniors, entrepreneurs, musicians, writers, politicians, and non-English speakers. Over the years, I’ve noticed people gravitate toward Linux for unique reasons. It might take several attempts to find a setup you enjoy, and some hurdles to overcome, but most eventually realize it’s all part of the learning journey. Returning to Windows or MacOS isn’t uncommon; people often revisit them later. We’ve encountered significant issues on all operating systems—like unexpected display problems with newer Intel graphics drivers or bugs in older printers still receiving support. It’s reassuring that some hardware remains viable after decades. There are many valuable insights in this discussion. As someone who assists both Windows and Linux users, I recognize that not everyone needs equal support. Still, having a knowledgeable contact makes a big difference. The MMA fighter I mentioned had no prior Linux experience. He faced an initial internet access problem caused by an IPv6 issue with his ISP’s VOIP router. Once resolved, we didn’t hear from him until years later when he returned to purchase another machine. We anticipated he’d choose Windows, but he’d grown comfortable with Linux (we’ve used Xubuntu for 13 years) and decided to stick with it. Now he’s confident enough to keep Linux for his needs. There are many support options available, which is fortunate. As some in this thread have noted, knowing someone to turn to can be crucial.
On the WAN podcast and during the Linux challenge, Linus shared that aside from videos about Linux distributions and some work on his home server, he hasn't really explored Linux much. He's very busy, so he doesn’t have time to experiment as much. He emphasized that his main goal is to play games or stream on his PC without focusing on learning a new operating system or getting involved in technical work.
I suspect there is a difference in definition. Light in mental use or CPU use? Do you know how to run an accounting system? Mounting and editing websites? Editing sound and video files / performances? Writing books and formatting them for publication? The difference between playing games or doing commercial type work and defining which is light or not.