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Does anybody else want the Linux community to remain small while still making progress (lemmy.ml)
submitted 1 month ago by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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[–] 39 points 1 month ago* (3 children)

I don't want usage adoption; I want philosophical adoption which will lead to usage adoption.

I want users to appreciate that they own their software. I want them to realize the importance of being able to inspect and use your software as you see fit (within reason).

I want people to realize the dangers of walled gardens, and opaque black boxes that are doing who knows what.

I hope that makes sense; I get confused and worried when people just push adoption. I'd rather people migrate because they believe in FOSS, and then setup linux boxes for their non-tech family members as a means of protecting them.

I have a lot to say on this...but the words just aren't coming out right now. I guess I need to get in the right frame of mind.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    wdym, linux boxes ?

    i totally agree that usage would come a lot easier if what gets pushed is a mindset

    if you have more to say now, i'm all ears. i want to drive adoption in my circles

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago (1 child)

    by boxes I just mean, linux computers for those who just use a browser to go on the internet. Those users, they don't have to adopt the Linux philosophy.

    But for people who are actively coming to linux, I wish they would come with an appreciation for the ethos of FOSS.

    I'm flattered you think I have something of value to say, but what I've learned in life is that you can't convince people of anything unless they want to be convinced. And ego plays a big role in that.

    If you go and even imply to someone, "you're using computers wrong," or "there is a better way," depending on their relationship with you, their ego will kick in: what is this guy talking about, I've been using computers for x years and I have it do everything I want it to. Just nod along

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    I adopted Linux on my home PC about 12 years ago, but I could never get the "Linux box" in a state where I could replace my wife's until Win11 came out. At the time, I noticed a lot of improvements that allowed a seamless transition and I was finally able to replace her Win10 install with a KDE setup. She barely noticed the difference. The only real challenge was her migration from Outlook to Thunderbird.

    But I think the reality is that, apart from Linux enthusiasts, no one really cares for using FOSS or not. Most simply want their PC to work and not be a nuisance. And it seems that more and more, that is the case for Linux.

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