SpongebobFan1994
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https://invidious.tiekoetter.com/watch?v=1EIpek60rs0
While I'm nowhere near as experienced in Linux as he is, he does make some points I found interesting, such as a lack of customization (something I've experienced in Mint XFCE). Because of that, I wish I was a Linux user in the early days of GTK so I can see the stark difference he's talking about. It also made me think about how Void Linux (based on what I've read) is one of the few modern distros that purposely went the independent route, whereas so many other distros these days are just variations of Arch or Debian. Another thing that comes to mind is the made-for-linux browsers (Konqueror, Midori, Epiphany, etc) aren't gaining anywhere near as much traction as Firefox and Chromium. Don't me get wrong, Arch, Debian, Firefox, and Chromium all have a solid track record, and the reasons for forking them are valid. However, when you don't have much variety to offer (at least in those areas), you inevitability begin to stagnate as a result. IMO (and feel free to disagree with me on this if you like), I think where this stagnation might be coming from is the developers of distros, DEs, programs, etc are trying to get Linux to appeal to Windows users so it makes the transition easier, and as much as I like trying to get Windows users to become Linux users, the problem is Windows users just want an OS that works and they don't have to configure too much. It seems as though DT was comparing old school Linux to the Wild West where developers often took more risks, broke new ground, and went against the grain, and to him (and you old school users as well), that's what made it fun. While it's natural to become accustomed to something familiar or a familiar workflow, this kind of video also tells us we need to break up the monotony so we can make things fun again. It is subconsciously difficult to get out of our comfort zones so we can try new things and challenge ourselves, but at the same time, that can be fun and exciting when you develop the confidence to do so. Because of that, I encourage you to try a new way to use Linux, as I will do so as well.
While I'm nowhere near as experienced in Linux as he is, he does make some points I found interesting, such as a lack of customization (something I've experienced in Mint XFCE). Because of that, I wish I was a Linux user in the early days of GTK so I can see the stark difference he's talking about. It also made me think about how Void Linux (based on what I've read) is one of the few modern distros that purposely went the independent route, whereas so many other distros these days are just variations of Arch or Debian. Another thing that comes to mind is the made-for-linux browsers (Konqueror, Midori, Epiphany, etc) aren't gaining anywhere near as much traction as Firefox and Chromium. Don't me get wrong, Arch, Debian, Firefox, and Chromium all have a solid track record, and the reasons for forking them are valid. However, when you don't have much variety to offer (at least in those areas), you inevitability begin to stagnate as a result. IMO (and feel free to disagree with me on this if you like), I think where this stagnation might be coming from is the developers of distros, DEs, programs, etc are trying to get Linux to appeal to Windows users so it makes the transition easier, and as much as I like trying to get Windows users to become Linux users, the problem is Windows users just want an OS that works and they don't have to configure too much. It seems as though DT was comparing old school Linux to the Wild West where developers often took more risks, broke new ground, and went against the grain, and to him (and you old school users as well), that's what made it fun. While it's natural to become accustomed to something familiar or a familiar workflow, this kind of video also tells us we need to break up the monotony so we can make things fun again. It is subconsciously difficult to get out of our comfort zones so we can try new things and challenge ourselves, but at the same time, that can be fun and exciting when you develop the confidence to do so. Because of that, I encourage you to try a new way to use Linux, as I will do so as well.
