I’m not sure I’d agree with the assertion that Linux is no longer a geek only OS even today.
I know that I’m probably taking an upopoular position with that, but to this day, even a minor issue seems to elicit the response, “just open a terminal and…”.
I really think that should not be the go-to action for non-power-users in this day and age.
I started using Linux with SuSe around version 9.0/9.1 (I got a boxed version). I remember even then getting frustrated with trying to follow instructions on building from source files not seeing where I had gone wrong when things failed. I remember thinking that I just wanted to use my computer, not get stuck in a mire of terminal commands.
I still return to Linux, because I appreciate its philosophy, but I’m reluctant to use it full time or recommend it any more, because it still feels unready for anyone that falls between basic user (email and web browsing) and power user.
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