What Is Wrong Linux?
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What’s bad about Linux?

Incomplete or sometimes missing regression testing in the Linux kernel (and, alas, in other Open Source software too) leading to a situation when new kernels may become totally unusable for some hardware configurations (software suspend doesn’t work, crashes, unable to boot, networking problems, video tearing, etc.)

Why did Linux fail?

Desktop Linux was criticized in late 2010 for having missed its opportunity to become a significant force in desktop computing. … Both critics indicated that Linux did not fail on the desktop due to being “too geeky,” “too hard to use,” or “too obscure”.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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