In other words, while Linux distros can market themselves as unique, most of the choices boil down to packaging and superficial design rather than fundamental differences in how users interact with the system. Even things like X11 or not... most users won’t care or know.
On 2025-11-21 23:55, Brock McNuggets wrote:
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In other words, while Linux distros can market themselves as unique, most of >> the choices boil down to packaging and superficial design rather than
fundamental differences in how users interact with the system. Even things >> like X11 or not... most users won’t care or know.
There are nuances like using systemd or not, wayland or not, pulse or
not. And containers.
On Dec 3, 2025 at 6:07:43 AM MST, ""Carlos E.R."" wrote <v9p50mx1q1.ln2@Telcontar.valinor>:
On 2025-11-21 23:55, Brock McNuggets wrote:
...
In other words, while Linux distros can market themselves as unique, most of
the choices boil down to packaging and superficial design rather than
fundamental differences in how users interact with the system. Even things >>> like X11 or not... most users won’t care or know.
There are nuances like using systemd or not, wayland or not, pulse or
not. And containers.
Help educate me. For the average user how much difference does this make?
On 2025-12-03 14:27, Brock McNuggets wrote:
On Dec 3, 2025 at 6:07:43 AM MST, ""Carlos E.R."" wrote
<v9p50mx1q1.ln2@Telcontar.valinor>:
On 2025-11-21 23:55, Brock McNuggets wrote:
...
In other words, while Linux distros can market themselves as unique, most of
the choices boil down to packaging and superficial design rather than
fundamental differences in how users interact with the system. Even things >>>> like X11 or not... most users won’t care or know.
There are nuances like using systemd or not, wayland or not, pulse or
not. And containers.
Help educate me. For the average user how much difference does this make?
Well, for instance wayland doesn't work in my vmware, because my vmware doesn't support 3D graphics in hardware. Wayland is still not finished
and is problematic.
Whether those things matter for a plain user or not, varies, but they
are not cosmetic or superficial features.
On Dec 3, 2025 at 6:56:11 AM MST, ""Carlos E.R."" wrote <r4s50mx3vl.ln2@Telcontar.valinor>:
Well, for instance wayland doesn't work in my vmware, because my vmware
doesn't support 3D graphics in hardware. Wayland is still not finished
and is problematic.
Fair. Yeah, that clearly would be an issue for some.
Whether those things matter for a plain user or not, varies, but they
are not cosmetic or superficial features.
I used to use Linux a lot more. Now just dipping my toes back in with a VM (Parallels on macOS). It runs well and, I think, is OK with Wayland, but of course it is not cheap.
On 4/12/2025 4:28 am, Brock McNuggets wrote:
On Dec 3, 2025 at 6:56:11 AM MST, ""Carlos E.R."" wrote
<r4s50mx3vl.ln2@Telcontar.valinor>:
<Snip>
Sorry. What?? "Linux" is not cheap?? .... or "Parallels" is notWell, for instance wayland doesn't work in my vmware, because my vmware
doesn't support 3D graphics in hardware. Wayland is still not finished
and is problematic.
Fair. Yeah, that clearly would be an issue for some.
Whether those things matter for a plain user or not, varies, but they
are not cosmetic or superficial features.
I used to use Linux a lot more. Now just dipping my toes back in with
a VM
(Parallels on macOS). It runs well and, I think, is OK with Wayland,
but of
course it is not cheap.
cheap?? ...... or "Wayland" is not cheap??
On 4/12/2025 4:28 am, Brock McNuggets wrote:
On Dec 3, 2025 at 6:56:11 AM MST, ""Carlos E.R."" wrote
<r4s50mx3vl.ln2@Telcontar.valinor>:
<Snip>
Sorry. What?? "Linux" is not cheap?? .... or "Parallels" is not cheap?? ...... or "Wayland" is not cheap??Well, for instance wayland doesn't work in my vmware, because my vmware
doesn't support 3D graphics in hardware. Wayland is still not finished
and is problematic.
Fair. Yeah, that clearly would be an issue for some.
Whether those things matter for a plain user or not, varies, but they
are not cosmetic or superficial features.
I used to use Linux a lot more. Now just dipping my toes back in with a VM >> (Parallels on macOS). It runs well and, I think, is OK with Wayland, but of >> course it is not cheap.
On Dec 9, 2025 at 5:16:42 AM MST, "Daniel70" wrote <10h93vd$q8q7$1@dont-email.me>:
On 4/12/2025 4:28 am, Brock McNuggets wrote:
On Dec 3, 2025 at 6:56:11 AM MST, ""Carlos E.R."" wrote
<r4s50mx3vl.ln2@Telcontar.valinor>:
<Snip>
Sorry. What?? "Linux" is not cheap?? .... or "Parallels" is notWell, for instance wayland doesn't work in my vmware, because my
vmware doesn't support 3D graphics in hardware. Wayland is still
not finished and is problematic.
Fair. Yeah, that clearly would be an issue for some.
Whether those things matter for a plain user or not, varies, but
they are not cosmetic or superficial features.
I used to use Linux a lot more. Now just dipping my toes back in
with a VM (Parallels on macOS). It runs well and, I think, is OK
with Wayland, but of course it is not cheap.
cheap?? ...... or "Wayland" is not cheap??
Parallels.
At 09 Dec 2025 13:56:32 GMT, Brock McNuggets
<brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> wrote:
On Dec 9, 2025 at 5:16:42 AM MST, "Daniel70" wrote
<10h93vd$q8q7$1@dont-email.me>:
On 4/12/2025 4:28 am, Brock McNuggets wrote:
On Dec 3, 2025 at 6:56:11 AM MST, ""Carlos E.R."" wrote
<r4s50mx3vl.ln2@Telcontar.valinor>:
<Snip>
Sorry. What?? "Linux" is not cheap?? .... or "Parallels" is notWell, for instance wayland doesn't work in my vmware, because my
vmware doesn't support 3D graphics in hardware. Wayland is still
not finished and is problematic.
Fair. Yeah, that clearly would be an issue for some.
Whether those things matter for a plain user or not, varies, but
they are not cosmetic or superficial features.
I used to use Linux a lot more. Now just dipping my toes back in
with a VM (Parallels on macOS). It runs well and, I think, is OK
with Wayland, but of course it is not cheap.
cheap?? ...... or "Wayland" is not cheap??
Parallels.
So use utm?
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