Monstrosity

Tips ten gallon "M'aam"

Believe me, I am not advocating that most people only use their Browser, but it is the reality of the situation & actually kind of a good thing in terms of Linux adoption. As you point out, people moved to Chrome w few issues b/c, imo, most normies just need a browser.

As for the rest of it, most people consider the need to download exes one at a time a downside. And again, flatpaks & appimages are the workaround to universal compatibility (anything but adding repos).

That said, you obviously have a lot of experience. I hope you can get to the point where it doesn't feel like Linux is fighting you.

Good luck!

Thanks for clarifying.

Yeah what you say about launching I agree with, it's not a big deal anymore.

There are several ways to install on Windows as well. Either installers, a standalone exe, or via the Windows Store. That's not really any different than what I'm talking about with the exception of there being more than one "type" of exe (deb, rpm, etc).

On Linux, most people just use the store front that comes with their distro while more advanced users can build from source or whatever b/c they need bleeding edge releases or b/c it's "fun".

Adding repos is the Devil & my last resort because that shit will break a system, so I'm w you there.

So yeah, if your main argument is the hurdle to changing systems goes beyond the Start Menu, I agree. That said, it's not that hard & most people just use a browser anyways, tbh.

I don't understand this comment.

So you think Linux users have to use a command line to launch applications?

Also, there are appImages for Linux that run exactly like .exe files if that's how people want to run software, but there are also like 3 other ways to install software, it's up to the user.

I guess the file structure is different if that's really a big deal to anyone.

But maybe I'm misunderstanding?

I was under the impression most Tor exit nodes are suspected of being run by government entities.

Also, does Tor protect anonymity when browsing the Clear Web, or only while fetching .onions?

1000%

Nah.

It means your convictions are meaningless & you will become a tool of the Fascists eventually.

Remember when over 1 million Americans died of COVID under Captain Horse Pastes' watch?

He's going to try to break that record this time around.

Windows users removing spyware and telemetry while bragging about not having to touch a terminal.

Wtf is this anti-science grifter trash?

Okay but what about Democratic lawmakers?