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template: post title: Linux FAQ author: flewkey timestamp: 1636929506 visibility: hidden
This is not a standard blog post, but a hidden FAQ which answers the common questions I get about running Linux. These are my experiences, so they may not apply to you at all.
Normal FAQ
Why do you use Linux?
- Package management
- Proper tiling window management
- Inter-application audio routing via PipeWire or JACK
- Supports all of the programs that I care about
- Easy to fix when it breaks
Why do you hate Windows?
- Windows Update
- Annoying build toolchains
- Lack of inter-application audio routing without specialized tools
- Spontaneous combustion
- Hard to fix when it breaks
Should I switch to Linux?
Use whatever suits you best.
Nerd FAQ
What Linux distribution do you use?
My main computer runs Gentoo. My servers and smaller machines run Debian.
What desktop environment do you use?
My desktop consists of sway, bemenu, i3status, foot, and fcitx5.
Do you think that desktop Linux a mess?
Yes. Although many parts of it have issues, none of them affect me too much.
What do you think about Linux audio?
I think it’s great! I can mix audio between Discord and my audio interface, send it to a reverb program, then listen to it from my Bluetooth earbuds.
How did you tweak your system?
My “tweaks” congealed over time. If you sit on a chair for a long time, it will mold to the shape of your butt. If you use a computer for a long time, it will fit your preferences eventually.
What issues have you run into?
- Due to driver issues, I can’t use my NVIDIA GPU
- Setting up DisplayLink on my particular system was tedious
- Some situations require me to use software which only runs on Windows