• ArcaneSlime@lemmy.dbzer0.com
    1 year

    Not me!

    It was me before I switched. When I made the plunge I took the effort to learn the basics, and within a week I was pretty comfortable (but still needed a cheat sheet for stuff like ffmpeg).

    • ulterno@programming.devEnglish
      1 year

      Whenever I use ffmpeg, I am also using the browser.
      Or I am using a pre-made script.

  • tatterdemalion@programming.dev
    1 year

    Honestly if you’re not planning on programming, why should you need to know how to use the terminal?

    I get that it is incredibly useful, but I don’t think it should be a requirement for anyone just trying to use their PC. I think the prevalence of Linux terminal workflows is just a reflection of the user base: mostly coders.

    • tazeycrazy@feddit.ukEnglish
      1 year

      Linux community: we need mass adoption more users from non technical backgrounds. Linux is better for the user. Also Linux community: what do you mean you don’t know how to open the terminal and enter these 15 suspicious commands. Here is a guide and don’t ask stupid questions. RTFM

    • xylol@leminal.space
      1 year

      if you just use your pc then you dont have to use the terminal, unless you do some super basic distro like minimal arch or something

  • Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    1 year

    That’s me alright. Not from lack of trying mind you but I’ve had to reinstall my OS a couple of times this weekend to make an install boot properly on an old laptop. I’mma have to reinstall again because I messed up a console install.