Re: Linux distro chooser

[jahoti]

On 10/27/21 5:23 AM, Jean Louis wrote:
> * Arthur Torrey <arthur_torrey@comcast.net> [2021-10-26 06:51]:
> > IMHO given that a user starting on the Freedom Ladder probably has
> > hardware that was purchased for a non-free OS, pointing them at an
> > all-free distro is setting them up for a bad experience...
>
> Quite contrary, giving proprietary software to user without his
> knowledge is subjugating user to control of software makers, that has
> been shown over and over again to be bad experience.
>
> I would not call it "Freedom Ladder", you give me impression it is
> something difficult, while I don't share that viewpoint.

True as that may be, it is important to consider that switching to a new 
OS (even part-time) is a relatively large step, especially for those who 
don't do so regularly. If the experience does not begin well, there is a 
real risk people will give up and be less willing to try again in future.

That's not to suggest recommending non-free distros, just that great 
care be taken to ensure people will not install the free ones only to be 
frustrated by them.

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