Don’t get me wrong. I love Linux and FOSS. I have been using and installing distros on my own since I was 12. Now that I’m working in tech-related positions, after the Reddit migration happened, etc. I recovered my interest in all the Linux environment. I use Ubuntu as my main operating system in my Desktop, but I always end up feeling very limited. There’s always software I can’t use properly (and not just Windows stuff), some stuff badly configured with weird error messages… last time I was not able to even use the apt command. Sometimes I lack time and energy for troubleshooting and sometimes I just fail at it.

I usually end up in need of redoing a fresh install until it breaks up again. Maybe Linux is not good for beginners working full time? Maybe we should do something like that Cisco course that teaches you the basic commands?

  • deleted@lemmy.world
    2·
    1 year ago

    I didn’t know different distros supports different hardware.

    I thought it’s sorta baked theme.

    • priapus@sh.itjust.works
      6·
      1 year ago

      This is only something that happens when you purchase from a vendor that actively chooses not to play nice with Linux, i.e. Macs or Surfaces. They don’t offer Linux drivers in the kernel, so people have to write them on their own. They’ll usually eventually get into the kernel, but it takes time since creating drivers for a black box is hard.

      • deleted@lemmy.world
        1·
        1 year ago

        I see.

        Ill look for the best distro that supports surface hardware better.

        To be honest, even with all of these issues, linux is far ahead in terms of speed and reliability.

        • lambda@lemmy.world
          1·
          1 year ago

          There isn’t a best distro that supports surface hardware. You have a to install a distro of your choosing for which there is a guide on the linux-surface github and then follow the guide.

          • deleted@lemmy.world
            2·
            1 year ago

            Thank you.

            I followed the instructions and the camera showed up.

            Also Gnome 43 supports touch out of the box.

            Now my setup looks great!

    • xohshoo@lemmy.world
      3·
      1 year ago

      Very much so. Unless there are in kernel drivers, support is all over the map, particularly for newer or “non standard” hardware with proprietary drivers

      • priapus@sh.itjust.works
        2·
        1 year ago

        I definitely wouldn’t say very much so. The majority of drivers are in the kernel, only select hardware needs a custom distro.

    • NathanUp@lemmy.ml
      2·
      1 year ago

      This is the case for all operating systems. With the Linux kernel, support for a great deal of hardware is included, but not everything makes it into the mainline kernel, which is where specialized distros come in.