Re: Linux, why?

Edd wrote:
I'm a linux beginner and I am struggling to see the point of having an
OS that requires so much hassle to install applications. I was wanting
to move away from windows but as far as I can see there isn't much
point because of the headaches involved in finding and installing
applications which auto install with windows.
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Help me out understanding why people bother with linux.

Thanks

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This is Australia calling!!!
On this continent there exist an expression "Good enough" which in my language means "Work NOT done".
If your attitude of mediocrity to a product manufactured to the lowest common denominator (accounting priority) is the decision making for OS's then we differ.

Enjoy what you can.

Have fun

Stanislaw
Slack user from Ulladulla.
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