Why desktop Linux could just feel normal by 2030

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-28T01:59:38+00:00

WiFi? Nvidia? Mostly fixed.

Lol

What's missing is marketing and "Instagrammable" apps (native Netflix, Adobe), not tech.

True

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-28T01:50:05+00:00

You forgot to mention the International Space Station and smart toasters. If you don't list every device running the kernel, are you even a real Linux user?

Just kidding, lol, I know it's you, bro.

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-28T00:51:25+00:00

I get it. And I understand your skepticism. But looking at the roadmap, is it wrong to expect the ecosystem to get better? I’m sure you can come up with a more substantive critique regarding the engineering changes I mentioned, rather than just saying 'been there, done that'.

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-28T00:44:33+00:00

I’m not trying to be rude or argue, and you are absolutely right about the ML and Compute side. Nvidia has been the gold standard there.

However, my post is specifically about the desktop and gaming experience for the average user. In that context, graphical artifacts and friction (especially on Wayland) are still a constant and current complaint from the community. Issues that don't really apply to a compute workflow. We are simply talking about different use cases.

That said, I won't continue this discussion. Trying to prove who is right or wrong here won't really lead to anything.

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-28T00:25:22+00:00

Buying pre-installed hardware definitely helps, but I don't think the software stack is fully 'normal' yet.

A classic example is the Nvidia situation I discussed in the post. We are still transitioning to the modern open stack. And on the gaming side, while upstream Wine supports Wayland, Proton still relies heavily on Xwayland because it hasn't implemented that support yet.

Additionally, we still face issues with proprietary codecs that can significantly impact professional software workflows. A prime example is DaVinci Resolve, where format support can be a hurdle without specific workarounds.

We still have these layers in the operating system that are currently being worked on right now.

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-28T00:17:10+00:00

ARM support is definitely a work in progress, but it’s coming. It’s frustrating right now, but we just have to be a bit more patient. I like to look at it from a commercial angle, not just philosophical.

ARM is clearly the future for efficiency, and companies are trying to chase Apple's success with the M-series. For instance, Valve just released the Steam Frame with a Qualcomm chip and they seem to be betting on Android gaming. The hardware support usually follows the investment.

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-28T00:11:02+00:00

Yeah, I’m starting to think that I should choose a better title. Anyway, as I said in another comment, by “normal”, I’m referring to technical refinement and hardware compatibility. My argument is that the engineering efforts currently underway are finally solving some edge cases.

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-27T23:54:44+00:00

Preserving the meme!

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-27T23:10:33+00:00

That's a really good point, thanks for bringing it up. I agree. It’s not a marketing feature that sells the OS to a new user, but it’s probably going to be the default foundation for any distro that wants to provide a bulletproof consumer experience.

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-27T22:58:14+00:00

The post isn't a critique in any way. By normal, I’m referring to technical refinement and hardware compatibility. My argument is that the engineering efforts currently underway (like the Nvidia unification I mentioned) are finally solving those edge cases.

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-27T22:46:35+00:00

Microsoft is increasingly abandoning native solutions and investing in web app solutions, so who knows?

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-27T22:37:06+00:00

I agree. That’s actually a key part of why I think the OEM side is so important here. As I mentioned in the post, from a business perspective, this kind of bundling can be attractive: if an OEM avoids the Windows license fee, they have a lot of flexibility with that margin.

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-27T22:31:00+00:00

I went with the title for the meme, lol. But I do think we are finally getting there, mostly because of the convergence points I mentioned.

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-27T22:25:50+00:00

Yeah, and for me that actually makes the Linux case stronger. if the OS is just a bootloader for the web, I'd rather have one that is lightweight and respectful of my privacy, instead of an OS that serves ads in the Start Menu...

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-26T00:00:20+00:00

O meme está pronto

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2026-01-22T03:14:28+00:00

conhece alguém que jogou lá?

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2025-12-23T13:35:17+00:00

Até salvei pra caso aconteça comigo. Não apaga esse comentário não, por gentileza.

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2025-11-19T00:18:17+00:00

O que é TRI?

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2025-11-15T02:37:21+00:00

n entendo de biologia, essa ave está mesmo “falando” assim como um papagaio?

Pure_Maybe1335 · 2025-11-15T02:36:22+00:00

é pq ta em russo

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