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After 30 years using Linux, I have only 4 complaints - and 2 send me back to my MacBook

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Linux has been my default OS for decades.

Although it's been an amazing journey, it's not always perfect.

Here are a few gripes I still have about the open-source OS.

Since 1997, my experience with Linux has been nearly all positive. It's very rare for me to run into an issue, and when I do, it's usually easy to resolve. I've used Linux for desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, servers, and just about everything you can imagine.

But that doesn't mean everything has been perfect. Linux has a few lingering issues. In some cases, those issues have improved but have yet to be fully resolved.

Also: After 30 years with Linux, I gave Windows 11 a chance - and found 9 clear problems

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