Tough Linux Love | LINUX Unplugged 469
Is the Linux desktop hard to love? A long-time user experience developer argues it is, and we respond to his criticisms.Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a Zero config VPN. It installs on any…
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July 31, 2022
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Is the Linux desktop hard to love? A long-time user experience developer argues it is, and we respond to his criticisms.
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