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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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My move to wayland: it's finally ready (www.edu4rdshl.dev)

submitted 9 months ago by edu4rdshl@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Let's talk about #Linux on the desktop, #Gnome and the state of #Wayland in 2024.

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[–] PoliticalCustard@lemmygrad.ml 12 points 9 months ago (2 children)

But as a general rule, if you have Nvidia, then you are not allowed to complain about anything… that was your choice, and with Nvidia under Linux, all bets are off. I thought that was clear a long time a go, especially after Linus not so subtle outburst.

Yes, but Linux users aren't always the most wealthy computer users, and people get given tech, inherit tech, bin dive for tech or get a good deal on tech in a primary or secondary market. Consumer choice is very often a privilege, and consumer awareness isn't always total. So complain away Nvidia users!

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 4 points 9 months ago

thats exactly how I ended up with nvidia. its what i could get my hands on at the time, you just have to see their market share to explain how they are much easier to come by.

[–] onceuponaban@kbin.social 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

And maybe if enough people complain NVIDIA will start behaving less like a bag of dicks?

Wishful thinking, I know, but one can hope.

[–] Petter1@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago

I use NVIDIA (got macbookpro5,3 for free) and complain about NVIDIA 😂👌🏻 good like this?