Why Linux Has Failed on the Desktop 995
SlinkySausage writes "Linux is burdened with 'enterprise crap' that makes it run poorly on desktop PCs, says kernel developer Con Kolivas. Kolivas recently walked away from years of work on the kernel in despair. APCmag.com has a lengthy interview with Kolivas, who explains what he sees is wrong with Linux from a performance perspective and how Microsoft has succeeded in crushing innovation in personal computers."
Re:Too much choice and yet none at all (Score:5, Funny)
I can't name them, either. But I also can't name all the available versions of Windows. So what?
What's really needed (Score:2, Funny)
- Linux fucking Desktop Edition
- Linux fucking Server Edition
With ONE fucking desktop/GUI, ONE fucking package installer and ONE fucking set of standard applications. People don't fucking want choices they just want their fucking computer to fucking work.
The above post was brought to you by Gordon fucking Ramsay.
Linux is not only failing on the desktop.. (Score:5, Funny)
My advice? Install it now and help it be even worse at failing.
Re:Linux on the Desktop? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Don't think so (Score:5, Funny)
Funny, that's exactly the same answer I'd give in 2007.
(The eye candy -- make it stop!)
Re:It hasn't (Score:5, Funny)
That has to be the most brilliant use of vender lock in to date!
I'm going to go start a migration plan for my girlfriend to switch to Linux. Then when she gets tired of my geeky arse she'll have to think twice about dumping me!
Re:Applications (Score:2, Funny)
Vim.
Re:Correction: Why Linux has failed on YOUR deskto (Score:5, Funny)
Which reminds me, I really ought to return them.
Re:Don't think so (Score:5, Funny)
No way can you consider 100 million of anything a failure.
How about: 100 million dead?
Re:Don't think so (Score:5, Funny)
I say Solanum lycopersicum. Which fully demonstrates my superiority, I think.
Re:Linux Hasn't Failed on My Desktop (Score:1, Funny)
My Grandma installed a stage 1 Gentoo by herself, but only after she constructed her own motherboard. She was walking uphill, in 6 feet of snow at the time. And apparently the Soviet army was hunting her during the process.
In Soviet Russia Ricer Grandma bootstraps Gentoo uphill in the snow, without Natalie Portman or any hot grits.
Re:Exchange, bitches! (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Don't think so (Score:2, Funny)
Now hand over the lunch money.
Re:Solution (Score:3, Funny)
We're talking about linux on the DESKTOP. Your average home user does NOT have an admin that works on their desktop.
Re:Why this solution won't work: (Score:3, Funny)
The AVERAGE computer user is thinking "What's a Directory?".
Re:Solution (Score:2, Funny)
The crux of the problem . . . (Score:2, Funny)
Are developer egos a problem in the open source development model in general?
Con Kolivas: Just trawl the normal support forums. I'd love to tell them all to suddenly flood lkml with their reports of failed boots with various kernels, hardware disappearing, stopping working suddenly, memory disappearing, trying to use software suspend and having your balls blown off by your laptop, and so on.
That might have persuasive value.