Linux haters need to recognize that they just can not figure out what's what
Technologies / / December 19, 2019
Operating Systems Linux family until recently instilled fear and terror in the immature minds of novice users. Mysterious chasm command line, strict austerity terminal assembly system kernel bare hands and surfing in the text mode made so deep an impression that many of the victims, this injury is not held up to the present time. This explains the persistence of the myths that surround the operating system. In this article, we list the most basic of them.
Linux is too complicated
This is perhaps the most important deception that deters from Linux users. They think that this operating system will require them to some completely unrealistic computer knowledge, for which will have to spend more than one day, and maybe even a month.
In fact, it is certainly not the case. Linux is based on the same basic principles as the other operating system, and if, for example, you know how to run the program and close the windows in Windows, you just cope with these challenges and Linux. Yes, some interface solutions are slightly different, but not so much that it is impossible to get used to it. Moreover, after some time you when entering the Windows will feel discomfort and catch myself thinking about how strange (
Linux lame and ugly
Anyone who claims such a heresy, the last time I saw a computer running Linux somewhere in the late 90s. Yes, then this system could not boast the appearance and usability. But today, from the former angularity and asceticism was gone, and some distributions may even stand in a row with a recognized benchmark in this area.
In addition, Linux has a matchless ability to customize, and you can make it look exactly the way you like. The fact that the shell that the user has to do at work, is a separate and independent of the operating system and can easily be replaced by another. Thus, we can choose a such a shell that fits our own demands for beauty, speed and performance. Read more about it, see the this article.
Under Linux, there is no necessary programs
Again, an obvious lie. Today, programs are available for the operating system to deal with any custom tasks. Internet surfing, listening to music, editing video, working with office documents, creating or editing graphics - for all this, there is not one, not two, but dozens of powerful applications. And, not least, all of them are free and can be used perfectly legally.
Yes, there will always be some kind of a specialized, highly professional task for which solutions suitable tool yet. But there may come to the aid of Wine emulator or running in VirtualBox virtual image of Windows. So in this case, the solution is also quite possible to find.
Too complicated software installation
Indeed, earlier to install some programs had to dance with a tambourine at the terminal window. But that was so long ago that not even remember exactly when. Today, the installation, upgrade and removal of software is so light that even the most novice user can handle it. For all of these operations corresponds to a special manager software, which contains information about all available for your system software. You simply enter in the search box the name of the desired program and press the "Install" button. Later Installed program you will automatically receive updates and fixes, without requiring your time and effort.
I recall that in Windows to install the software necessary to search for the site you want to make sure that it does not fake web and the application does not contain viruses, and then download the installer and only after that to install program. It is necessary to carefully look into the Installer messages in order not to miss some stuff next to your computer.
Linux does not have video games
If you want to play the latest computer games and cool, then without Windows, and the truth is not enough. But the assertion that Linux did not in that play is not true. Some well-known popular game from the beginning were presented simultaneously on multiple platforms, such as Amnesia, Civilization V, Dota 2, Half-Life, World of Goo, others gradually released special versions some time after the main release. Add to this the sensational SteamOSAnd you will realize that things are not so bad. In the Linux operating system as a gaming platform is the future, and this future is not far off.
As you can see, the main prejudices against Linux are inventions or echoes of long ago overcome the problems of the past times. Linux has passed in its development a long way and today provides us with several modern convenience distributions, suitable for virtually any application.