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I am not a big fan of Linux and it has its share of problems, but your comment just shows severly misunderstandings.

1.) Linux is rock stable as a server/embedded os, given the right distribution (Debian, RHEL) 2.) On the desktop Linux sucks (but sucks IMHO much less than the commercial competition), still, it is common knowledge that KDE and its applicacations have lots of problems with stability. KDE is not Linux, it is just a community desktop environment. 3.) Debian is not a good desktop operating system, unless you know what you are doing, which is also widely known within the community.

If you want to use a Linux on the desktop, use Ubuntu with Gnome or Fedora with Gnome and see if your experience is better. Xfce is another solid choice with high stability, especially compared to KDE, but that Gnome has payed developers and Xfce has not, is quite obvious.

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prmph|2 years ago

I have quite a bit of experience with Linux, and I know what I'm talking about.

> Linux is rock stable as a server/embedded os, given the right distribution (Debian, RHEL) 2.)

Well, yes I was mostly referring to using Linux as a desktop, but that is not to say Linux as a server is without problems. For example, I installed openSUSE to use on a server, but it could not recognize the WiFi card no matter what I did. It also kept forgetting many network configuration settings. I finally gave up on it after failing to install some important tools on it. Also, when you have to update packages, it is risky.

> On the desktop Linux sucks (but sucks IMHO much less than the commercial competition)

My (and many other's) experience has been different. Most Linux desktops are very unpolished (I hate Xfce and Gnome). I am unable to remap keys properly, the mouse/touch drivers are wonky, the UI is un-intuitive, and more. KDE has been the best I have used, but even it has many issues.

> KDE is not Linux, it is just a community desktop environment.

I know this. But unless you want me to interact with the kernel directly, the DE is still an important part of the experience of using Linux.

> Debian is not a good desktop operating system, unless you know what you are doing, which is also widely known within the community.

I had to move to Debian because of many issues and the bloat with Ubuntu. I use it as both server and for development. Trust me, I have tried many other distros, which only technical masochists could be OK with IMO.