This is the most Lemmy interaction I’ve seen in awhile:
Linux is fine without CLI for web browsing.
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But when I needed an advanced secure virtual machine isolated torrent solution, I had to use the CLI.
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Here’s some thoughts on accomplishing that in Linux without the CLI.
I’m not complaining, just watching in admiration of you all.
True. But do we have to include the NVidia disclaimer in every post about Linux adoption?
Maybe we genuinely should start. It seems like it burns a lot of folks.
Some vendors have lousy Linux support.
But then, MacOS on Dell hardware, and Windows on MacBook also both require extensive CLI. iOS on Samsung gets pretty weird.
I think maybe the disclaimer we should get better at adding is:
Lots of old hardware just works on Linux, but folks trying Linux for the first time should be encouraged to check for a vendor statement.