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submitted 9 months ago by Sammy@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/linux@lemmy.ml

I feel like I've been gaslit into running FOSS but every success only brings me closer to fighting god

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[-] pseudorandom@kbin.social 15 points 9 months ago

With an equal amount of snobbery.

[-] verysoft@kbin.social 10 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Even when they get a new user on Linux, they still then scrutinise their choice of distribution, if not that then their IDE. There's no winning and it's off-putting for people considering the jump.

[-] Zeon@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I was simply offering a suggestion. The original poster used the term 'FOSS' to describe Ubuntu GNU/Linux, which isn't entirely accurate, as Ubuntu includes non-free software by default.

My intention was to ensure they were informed about it. The whole point of GNU/Linux is to make sure that every computer user has freedom. If you think sharing information and teaching people is bad, maybe you're using the wrong operating system.

[-] SheeEttin@programming.dev 2 points 9 months ago

What do you need an IDE for when vim can do everything you need?

[-] Patch@feddit.uk 1 points 9 months ago

What do you need vim for when Emacs has everything (including vim)?

(jk, I don't care about Emacs or vim; I'm a nano peasant)

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