Journal Journal: Linux and Users
Ah, let me set one thing straight. I love Linux. It's basically the best OS around, except in a few small areas. It runs smoothly, and I can't wait for it to become perfect.
Here's my issue. The users. The tightly-knit close and warm, friendliness among the Linux users. What's wrong with this perfect community?
Most Linux guys are elitist pricks. I'll say it right now. Whenever I try to explain the problems with Linux going 100% mainstream and beating Windows, they respond with retarded answers that assume everyone is like them.
Typical discussion with Linux User-
Me: "People can't leave Windows until there is a reliable and easy way to run their Windows programs."
LinuxUser: "Simple, if they have to deal with a proprietary program, they can just jam out some code and it'll work for them."
Me: "But not everyone is a programmer."
LinuxUser: "If they can't program, why are they using Linux?"
Me: "Aren't we talking about making Linux MAINSTREAM?"
LinuxUser: "Of course, and it's so easy to use Linux. And once people know it, it'll be great, because there'll be more programs."
Me: "But people won't become Linux users until they have more programs."
LinuxUser: "All they have to do is jam out the code and it's simple."
Me: "AGGGGHH! STFU!"
The circular logic is amazing for a supposedly intellegent group, and it seriously gets tiresome. Please, Linux Users...stop assuming everyone can code. Most computer users can't. If you code it, they will come, but you have to make the programs people need.
Here's my issue. The users. The tightly-knit close and warm, friendliness among the Linux users. What's wrong with this perfect community?
Most Linux guys are elitist pricks. I'll say it right now. Whenever I try to explain the problems with Linux going 100% mainstream and beating Windows, they respond with retarded answers that assume everyone is like them.
Typical discussion with Linux User-
Me: "People can't leave Windows until there is a reliable and easy way to run their Windows programs."
LinuxUser: "Simple, if they have to deal with a proprietary program, they can just jam out some code and it'll work for them."
Me: "But not everyone is a programmer."
LinuxUser: "If they can't program, why are they using Linux?"
Me: "Aren't we talking about making Linux MAINSTREAM?"
LinuxUser: "Of course, and it's so easy to use Linux. And once people know it, it'll be great, because there'll be more programs."
Me: "But people won't become Linux users until they have more programs."
LinuxUser: "All they have to do is jam out the code and it's simple."
Me: "AGGGGHH! STFU!"
The circular logic is amazing for a supposedly intellegent group, and it seriously gets tiresome. Please, Linux Users...stop assuming everyone can code. Most computer users can't. If you code it, they will come, but you have to make the programs people need.
