• fleton@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Just curious does anyone actually care about what distro people use or more just a meme?

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      3 days ago

      In real life not at all, online though it ranges from friendiy banter to elitist peeps bickering about package managers, those guys can be ignored.

    • dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world
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      3 days ago

      The only time I’ve encountered people that care a little too much about what distro is being used, is right after having transitioned to Linux; the sheer liberating potential of the thing can make you lose your head.

      I’ve come across a lot of professional bias about Linux distros, but that’s usually due to real-world experience with tough or bad projects. Some times, decisions are made that make a given distro the villain or even the hero of the story. In the end, you’ll hear a lot of praise and hate, but context absolutely matters.

      There’s also the very natural tendency to seek external validation for your actions/decisions. But some people just can’t self-actualize in a way that’s healthy. Sprinkle a little personal insecurity into the mix and presto: “someone is getting on great with that other Linux I don’t use, so Imma get big mad.”

    • miau@lemmy.sdf.org
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      3 days ago

      Definetely a meme at least among my friends and coworkers. Just a friendly banter akin to prefering console vs pc or supporting one sports team rather than the other