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PC Gamers Abandoning Windows 11 for Linux with Higher FPS & Fewer Interruptions
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Linux is at a point where we really shouldn't be using distro specific installers.
That is what freedom is about. Anyone can choose to walk their own path to hell as they see fit. Otherwise you just end up with Windows all over again.
Linux was at that point two decades ago. The dogmatic infighting between Linux developers users is ultimately what prevents Linux from being actually useful as a desktop OS.
Lots of duplicated effort happens across the system. Nowadays we have more desktop environments than ever, while the application side still has major gaps.
We have Flatpak and AppImage, and space isn't as expensive as it once was. The problem I have is the sandboxing and isolation can make plugins problematic.
I mean, obviously I'm not advocating that you install pipewire or pipewire plugins as appimages.
Yeah we should just choose a winner and go with their system.
This should be easy!
[Insert XKCD about adding a standard that will replace all the other standards]
You mean like we did with MSDOS?
(Quietly leaves the room)
I think they were getting at Flatpaks, Snaps or AppImages (my personal favourite)
Why do you prefer them to flatpaks? Genuinely curious. I've only used appimages once or twice.
Yeah, I was referring to AppImages. But flat packs are cool too, they serve a purpose.