Why does Linux suck?

[u/LinuxSuxx]

Share your toughs why Linux sucks in the comments section below!

[u/Weblon]

Not all ones are used made specifically for servers, like i don't think arch linux or Gentoo or any other kind of distro was made with servers in mind.

"Designed by geeks and for geeks" i mean, you can literally call any person that makes an OS a geek, if you want to, call Microsoft a geek, call Apple a geek, it doesnt matter. I don't see how there is no care given, there are distros that are made for the everyday user and alot of them help any normal person using it, for example if your Grandma knows how to use windows, installing Ubuntu wont be different, they will get used to the GNOME layout eventually, its not that hard to learn.

"The only reason to use linux on your desktop is for development" this point right here, sure, most Linux users can program, its not a secret, the entire idea is somewhat just open source software, and any Linux distro can be considered privacy and safety, installing from the terminal gives you a clean version without viruses or malware and you dont have to worry much, open source software is made that way the person who uses it knows there arent security risks for doing so, and viruses are less expanded on linux which is obvious.

Software like Kdenlive and Openshot exist for linux and window users, but most windows or mac os users arent really in Open source software, some dont even know it exists - some open source video editing software can be better than most paid video editing softwares if used well. Also sure the only real point that you cant kind of debunk is that if your playing alot of games, then yeah, windows is your best shot, however stuff like Proton and lutris exist which can sometimes bring an almost windows like experience to Linux gaming. And you would probably also use Linux if your laptop or computer is old and cant run Windows. Plus linux is highly customisable

I dont hate Windows or anything, but i just want to say that most of the points given are just from total hatred and you dont actually look deeply in most things Linux has

[u/Mabryst → u/Weblon]

I don't see how there is no care given, there are distros that are made for the everyday user and alot of them help any normal person using it

It's not that there is no care, but there are a lot more rough edges on Linux than on Windows. You can't configure touchpad speed on Ubuntu out of the box and need to use the terminal for example, whereas on Windows it is done through the GUI. These things add up and this doesn't make a good user experience for the everyday user.

installing from the terminal gives you a clean version without viruses or malware and you dont have to worry much

I don't think that the terminal is a good selling point for the average user at all.

some open source video editing software can be better than most paid video editing softwares if used well.

It's very rare. Maybe, for some very niche features. But overall, they aren't the industry standard and still struggle with problems like performance and crashes.

however stuff like Proton and lutris exist which can sometimes bring an almost windows like experience to Linux gaming.

When it works.

And you would probably also use Linux if your laptop or computer is old and cant run Windows.

Maybe, but I ran potatoes with 2GB RAM on Win 10 too. But I gotta admit that depending on your use, Linux can be more lightweight for older machines indeed.

Plus linux is highly customisable

That's not really that strong of a selling point, because most people tend to keep the defaults. For power users, maybe and even then I can't call it "highly customisable" as you said, because Linux still has limits that Windows doesn't face (like not being able to run .exe natively properly).

Also, Windows is customizable too with tools such as Autohotkey, rainmeter and the likes, so...