Re:Ask HN: How do I change the world?
by AlienRobot on Saturday June 01, 2024 @09:52PM
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1. Fork a Linux distro.
2. Delete all packages that depend on GTK and Gnome.
3. Make a DE that feels like Windows 7
4. Make apps for basic system settings that come with windows, like font list, mouse settings, control panel, etc.
5. Make a notepad and a MS paint equivalent.
6. Single-handedly topple the world's most used operating system in under 5 years time.
I suppose the reason why it's so hard to change the world is that the easiest ways to make a difference are not very profitable. There are countless niche markets that could use better niche software, but because they're niche the profitability is limited.
2. Delete all packages that depend on GTK and Gnome.
3. Make a DE that feels like Windows 7
4. Make apps for basic system settings that come with windows, like font list, mouse settings, control panel, etc.
5. Make a notepad and a MS paint equivalent.
6. Single-handedly topple the world's most used operating system in under 5 years time.
I suppose the reason why it's so hard to change the world is that the easiest ways to make a difference are not very profitable. There are countless niche markets that could use better niche software, but because they're niche the profitability is limited.