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		blub on April 27, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why Desktop Linux (Still) Sucks. And What We Can D... Not me. I use Linux (among other OSes) because it's Open and Free, and I think that it's important to have an alternative to proprietary systems. I don't consider it to have a better UI or to be easier to develop for and I feel more comfortable with Windows.

k-zed on April 27, 2010 | [–]

Then you need to try the following things: - vim or emacs - tmux or screen - tiling window managers - zsh

Each of these things result in a massive usability increase.

nailer on April 27, 2010 | [–]

Lowercase f free.

He's saying most people use Linux not because it's $0.00, which includes your reason, that it's liberated.

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