I'd recommend using redshift instead (http://jonls.dk/redshift/). It's free software and does basically the same thing as f.lux.

    sudo apt-get install redshift-gtk

Also the sudo point I completely disagree with. It comes down to security or convenience, and it's a damned shame that people pick convenience.

I think the real problem is that the Right Way(tm) to do things is completely non obvious to a linux novice. Looking back on my times starting out with linux (ubuntu 6.06), I remember a lot of similar frustrations. Really, there is no middle ground, you are either a novice or an expert, and bridging that gap is super challenging. The only real useful advice I ever received was to 1) learn the CLI, and don't assume that it is antiquated, 2) use linux for real tasks, don't just follow tutorials, and 3) If something isn't working the way you want it to, there is probably a way to change it.

Hopefully the author will use his frustrations as a learning experience, rather than a reason to leave the platform. The linux community could use more people like him.

For those new to Linux: this can be done as simple as "sudo su -". More details here: http://askubuntu.com/questions/376199/sudo-su-vs-sudo-i-vs-s...

That said, -in my book using root except for updates is often a sign that someone misunderstood or that something is misconfigured or something.

sudo -i

I can't see Unicode characters properly over SSH, because it claims my locale is "POSIX". I'd like to fix it the right way, is it:

http://askubuntu.com/questions/162391/how-do-i-fix-my-locale...

- locale-gen; dpkg-reconfigure locales, with 293 upvotes and 96 "didn't work for me"

- setting the environment variables in /etc/environment, with 225 upvotes

- setting them in /etc/default/locale, with 70 upvotes

- exporting them from .bashrc on a per-user basis, with 70 upvotes

- editing ssh_config and removing the option to SendEnv, with 53 upvotes

- Install the language-pack-en-base, 23 upvotes

- exporting environment variables from /etc/bash.bashrc, on a system-wide basis, 9 upvotes

- exporting them from /etc/profile or .bash_profile, for 6 upvotes

OR

http://askubuntu.com/questions/770309/cannot-permanently-cha...

- localectl set-locale, from systemd

OR

http://serverfault.com/questions/626346/ssh-locale-wrong

- UsePAM directive in sshd_config, which turns on Pluggable Authentication Modules and in a sneaky and ridiculous rider, also turns on 'session module processing for all authentication types', and disable locale setting if you disable PAM

OR

https://serverfault.com/questions/475925/how-to-fix-putty-sh...

- change /etc/pam.d to make the pam_lsass.so 'optional' instead of 'sufficient'

How many of those are 'obvious' to an expert?

I think it's easier now.

Also, the "expert" level on windows… it's mindbogling complex.

Make sure you support vendors that support linux, I have no logitech devices in my home for this reason.

>>>While it supposedly exists, I could not make f.lux work.

Redshift, much better

>>> The ridiculous amount of times I have to type in my password (and use sudo) is really user unfriendly.

You should only have to type the password if you are attempting to access a area outside of the users control, this should be limited to administrative functions like installing software, or changing system wide settings. Sounds like you have a configuration issue or at attempting to do things that SHOULD be locked down and SHOULD require elevation and are complaining because linux is more secure than windows

One of the reasons windows is terrible at security is because every time they attempt to add security they give people a simple "click yes" way to bypass it rendering it useless

Hardware support can be a genuine issue. The fault lies with Logictech in this case. If I was an arrogant Linux-head, I'd probably say that your time is better spent configuring i3/emacs/vim than getting their latest shiny toy working.

Granted, that's not n00b friendly or anything, but it is a pretty quick solution and you only have to do it once. Just make sure you have a real root login and/or use visudo to perform the edits to avoid accidentally locking yourself out of admin access if you screw up the syntax.

And at least we have a choice, thanks to the thousands of faceless individuals who have contributed to make it possible.

There's a reason sudo exists. Superuser-do. It keeps automated malware and other bad things from happening without authorization.

redshift-gtk does what flux does.

The whole installation process would just be one line. The same if you want to install, VSCode, Atom, Android Studio, etc.

For developers Arch is the best operating system since sliced bread.