Returning to Linux, not impressed

Re:Returning to Linux, not impressed by michaelmrose on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @05:10PM (#13233100)

Then your complaint is much more legitimate but instead of making a linux sucks post report the relevant problem to people who might be able to fix it, consider funding development to improve the relevant software, or roll up your sleeves and lend a hand.

Nobody said linux or open source software was perfect.

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Re:Returning to Linux, not impressed by Hasknewbie on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @07:02PM (#13233722)

> but instead of making a linux sucks post report the relevant problem to people who might be able to fix it.

Yes, do not inform potential users that they might be taken for a ride, don't mention that 7-years old hardware is not supported, or that Gnome3 doesn't even know how to switch back to the default display. I mean, we wouldn't want to have informed users am I right?

You are pretty much making legulere's point: hush hush no criticism in public, and even if it is valid please report it quietly.

So I assume you would agree if Apple or Microsoft had a similar attitude? (And no need to mention "yeah but with MS/Apple you paid, therefore...", paying entitles you to tech support, and we're only talking about informing users here.)

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Re:Returning to Linux, not impressed by michaelmrose on Thursday December 22, 2016 @02:07AM (#13235465)

You ought to feel like you can speak freely and critique if applicable but beware lest you also be judged and found wanting.

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