r/linuxsucks

Linux can be misconfigured fatally, easier. Linux operating systems are specifically targeted malware families and botnets.

This is what I do not get when some people say, that most viruses target windows. It’s more nuanced than that. Most windows programs do not have a native linux port, so it’s not feasible for those types of viruses to make a linux port, especially since windows is used by the masses.

But Linux has its own security problems and easier misconfiguration, more open tooling and more services in some cases that can be exposed to the web.

So I don’t really get it when people say linux is more secure because, if an attacker breaks into a windows machine as the user account, they can’t really get to become the admin account unless they figure out the password. Meanwhile if an attacker breaks into a user account on linux, they have more escalation routes.

I might be misinformed on this but what stops a program or script containing a dropper or payload from running on a linux desktop?

For context, I'm trying to recover the data off an old encrypted installation of linux that also got bricked, and not only does it just not work, any attempts to make it work cause the system to almost irreparably brick itself by trying to mount it until it works, at boot, with no time limit or ability to throw an error when it obviously isn't working, while blocking any and all user input.

Why is "try to mount a drive on boot while blocking user input, specifically forever regradless of whether it works" the fucking default??? Why is that even an option at all??? Trying to get data off an old system is a very normal thing for a user to want to do, so why is trying to do that so hard? Why would it require tampering with files that may cause the system to brick itself?

I really love that when steve balmer or whoever tries to shove AI up my ass, there's a relatively complete open source OS to switch to, and I'm genuinely grateful to all the people who put their time into this system, but my god, I've written better fail safes into one off python scripts. Why is linux like this????

EDIT: I promise I have tried all of the basic things first, my point is that the basic things did not work, and I am now left only with unnecessarily risky advanced options. I have been able to repair this installation of linux each time it has tried to brick itself because I am the GOAT, I'm just also very frustrated because this should be a simple process, and linux should not be so eager to brick itself.

So 3 weeks ago I switched back to Windows. God damn I missed windows. 0 problems with hardware, 0 problems with software. I dont have to install a billion packages to make my wifi work, i dont have to do anything to make my bluetooth work.

I havent opened any console for 3 weeks, I didint need to do anything with console commands.

And all software works. I dont have to worry about compatibility issues. Just install windows and it works. 3 weeks no restart required and it runs smooth as butter. 3 weeks I havent heard fan spin while browsing youtube.

God bless microsoft.

Those subreddits like "fuckmicrosoft " are just the same three complaints on loop, and they all fall apart the second you actually think about them.

"Windows forces updates and breaks everything"

Okay, first, you have a week to restart your device overnight. One week. If you can't manage that, that's a you problem, not Windows' problem, you also get pop-ups on Linux asking you to update.

And don't say windows update always breaks things, the chances are like 5%...

You know what actually breaks devices en masse? Kernel updates on Linux distros. We're talking about millions of users getting bricked, just go and check cachy/bazzite/mint etc subs and read the dozens of complains about how an update broke something, But sure, Windows is the unreliable one.

Also, you care about security, right? That's literally why Windows forces updates. Your 2013 Thinkpad with 4GB RAM and a 5200rpm hard drive is slow because your hardware is ancient, not because Windows is bloated. Stop blaming the OS for your dust-filled laptop filled with furry corn and minors.

"Windows 11 privacy is a nightmare"

You use reddit, social media apps, I mean ... You're on Reddit, logged into Google, probably using Meta apps, and all your data is being packaged and sold as I type this... You have a tracking device on your pocket right now that registers any step/place/ browsing ... But Windows's telemetry is where you draw the line? That's peak hypocrisy, hermano. Don't preach about privacy while you're living in a glass house.

"Gaming is better on Linux"

No. It's not. Benchmarks show Windows dominates for actual AAA titles. Yeah, your indie game from 2009 or your furry simulator runs fine on Linux, but that doesn't mean gaming broadly is better there. Stop pretending niche compatibility equals superiority.

And yeah, you still rely and need to test 20/30 command lines on 3rd party launchers to play those games I mentioned.

"Windows is bloated!"

It's really not. I've got Windows running silk on family and company devices, including old Acers. You know why? Because I actually run a debloat script. It takes literally one minute. That's your "bloat" problem solved.

Yeah, it's a 3rd party app, but even to launch any steam game or app you need most of the time a 3rd party and 15 terminal lines just to make your audio to work.

"Windows is too expensive, I'm so poor!"

The ISO is FREE. to download. MASSGrave activates it permanently in three seconds. You're not making a principled stand, you're just making excuses and if you're in an Enterprise environment, most devices already have an OEM license.

The real issue: Those Windows hating communities aren't about legitimate criticism anymore. It's a circlejerk where people repeat the same broken arguments because they sound good in the echo chamber. Windows does what it's designed to do,provide stability, security, and compatibility for millions of people.

If you want to use Linux, great. But don't pretend it's because Windows is objectively worse. Use what fits your workflow. Just stop with the performative hate...

I accidentally typed `crontab -r` (reset) instead of `crontab -e` (edit)... Which nukes all your cron jobs.

How is there no confirmation on a destructive command like that? Let alone the fact that r and e are neighbors on the keyboard.

Loonixtard is an expression of this shits like this,r/LinuxSnobs and r/linuxsucks101,so i want to be deleted
I use MX BTW

I spent 3 days troubleshooting why "platinum" rated games don't work when I try to play them via steam, only to find out ntfs3 is buggy as fuck and I have to mount my ntfs drives as ntfs-3g.

1 problem among many so far in just 3 days

I have have the konsole open every day so far.

trying linux due to win11 spyware, but honestly pondering going back.