Linus tackled a Linux challenge.
Linus tackled a Linux challenge.
I notice Linus is clearly upset about Linux, so I doubt we’ll find much enthusiasm in the upcoming videos. It also looks like he anticipates strong criticism from the community, which isn’t exactly reasonable. Linux users aren’t just arrogant elites ready to respond with “RTFM” when you ask questions.
Many don’t represent the whole picture. Changing priorities doesn’t necessarily aim to make something unpopular. It’s usually just a result of different objectives. The most frequently used distributions on desktops—like Ubuntu, Manjaro, Pop_OS!—are all versatile. You wouldn’t pick Windows Server for a personal computer, right? Similarly, choosing a security-focused distro isn’t the goal itself, but it might be useful in certain situations.
I mentioned all those Wendell and Anthony users, but they won’t help much in changing the community’s direction. When the focus isn’t on popularity, it’s unexpected they’re not popular. It looks like you’re confusing the developers with the actual users. I don’t remember saying that general-purpose developers are trying hard to make the OS unusable.
I was talking about various distributions, not individuals, as your statement focused on the most Linux options not aimed at widespread use. Since you seem to value others' words over my own, don’t take it personally if I misinterpreted. It makes sense that specialized versions aren’t favored for everyday tasks—they’re meant for specific needs. Desktop distros exist to serve those purposes. You mentioned Linux isn’t popular because users expect it to behave like Windows, even though it’s a different system, and they avoid putting in the effort to adapt.
Eh, Linux developers seem focused on desktop adoption too. They lack the means to push it widely without big corporate backing. History shows mainstream acceptance hinges on major companies investing in R&D and delivering solutions that fit everyday users. ChromeOS is a prime example—a Linux-based OS—demonstrating this trend. For a desktop OS to gain traction, it must be available out-of-the-box on common devices, with an easy-to-use interface. This makes it accessible to both older and newer generations. From my limited experience, distros like ZorinOS and Linux Mint appear promising for everyday usability. I imagine if these options were standard on budget machines, colleagues would likely embrace them, especially for browser-based work, possibly even favoring them over Windows for better security.