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Posted by A

- August 05, 2024, 21:56:18

Quote from: toto1235 on August 04, 2024, 21:13:13The only reason why Linux is a niche OS is software support

Don't get me wrong, I really like Linux and would like to switch to it as my main OS.
But none of the software I use are available/supported, and WINE is just not an option.

The real reason why Linux is a niche OS in desktop is because most laptops don't offer it as an option. If every laptop came with a linux option that is $50 cheaper (saving on windows licensing), it would easily take over.

As for software support? Over 90% of the population only needs a web browser these days really. But over 90% of the population isn't going to bother installing their own operating system

Posted by gnfgnfgn

- August 05, 2024, 00:14:54

Quote from: toto1235 on August 04, 2024, 21:13:13But none of the software I use are available/supported

What software do you use, microsoft office? I think it's about the only one not ported yet.

Posted by toto1235

- August 04, 2024, 21:13:13

Quote from: Rk on August 04, 2024, 12:15:31one more reason why Linux has a hard time to be more than a niche OS for desktop..

The only reason why Linux is a niche OS is software support

Don't get me wrong, I really like Linux and would like to switch to it as my main OS.
But none of the software I use are available/supported, and WINE is just not an option.

Posted by drdfbdfb

- August 04, 2024, 19:05:00

Quote from: Rk on August 04, 2024, 12:15:31N200/8GB

N200 is less powerful than my phone from 2021 and consumes 4x power.

Posted by Rk

- August 04, 2024, 12:15:31

Wow... that's a pretty steep Linux tax - over $700 for a N200/8GB laptop...
one more reason why Linux has a hard time to be more than a niche OS for desktop..

Posted by dsvdfb

- August 04, 2024, 10:17:27

Would be interesting to see how battery life compares to "Steam Launcher OS"

Posted by Redaktion

- August 04, 2024, 04:04:18

The Linux-based StarBook 7 can now be configured with Intel's new Meteor Lake chips. Key specs include a 14-inch 4K screen, up to 96 GB RAM/4 TB storage, a 65 Wh battery and a variety of Linux distros to choose from.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/StarBook-7-Linux-based-laptop-now-available-with-Core-Ultra-7-165H-and-4K-Matte-display.871239.0.html