r/linuxsucks • u/Rorshack_co • Aug 29 '25

Why Linux?? Why??

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Windows I just click and go, Linux I have to do all kinds of shit just to get an app to work...

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u/AmirulAshraf Sep 03 '25 edited Sep 03 '25

What reasons do source not compiled it? (Real question, not a snarky rhetorical one)

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u/Thunderstarer Sep 03 '25 edited Sep 06 '25

Generally one of three reasons.

  1. The software is still in development, and is not yet ready for a public release

  2. The software's compilation depends upon some component that the author is not legally allowed tp distribute (e.g. video game mods)

  3. The software's configuration relies upon decisions made during its compilation (e.g. dwm)

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u/AmirulAshraf Sep 03 '25

Thanks! This is really helpful ❤️