Ubuntu is still too complex for the average idiot who just needs a web browser.
Most Linux distros, even Ubuntu, have a “it’s up to you to figure it out” mentality. ChromeOS is a “we know better than you” mentality which is honestly needed for the average Joe to keep their machine safe. Everyone hates auto updates. But lets be honest, the average user isn’t going to do them unless it’s basically forced on them. Ubuntu can do live security updates, but only if you opt into Ubuntu pro or whatever it’s called.
Everyone hates auto updates. But lets be honest, the average user isn’t going to do them unless it’s basically forced on them.
If there’s auto-updates, they don’t have to. This is what I don’t understand about Linux, every distro requires you to go in and, at the very least, click several buttons. Then 5 minutes later another notification pops up to do it again. Why?
Basically every Linux distro that exists is designed for “enthusiasts”. Nobody really makes a Linux distro targeted towards the tech illiterate that will handhold them the entire way.
Immutable distros with something like Snap or Flatpaks that auto update are a great first step. They just need to go a bit further with the hand holding before they’re completely dummy friendly. The problem is that hand holding pisses off enthusiasts. And since nobody wants to piss off 90% of the existing Linux user base that’s probably why something like this doesn’t exist (yet).
Ubuntu is still too complex for the average idiot who just needs a web browser.
Most Linux distros, even Ubuntu, have a “it’s up to you to figure it out” mentality. ChromeOS is a “we know better than you” mentality which is honestly needed for the average Joe to keep their machine safe. Everyone hates auto updates. But lets be honest, the average user isn’t going to do them unless it’s basically forced on them. Ubuntu can do live security updates, but only if you opt into Ubuntu pro or whatever it’s called.
My dad uses Ubuntu on his htpc and its always out of date when I visit. I think Mint or PopOS may be friendlier in that respect.
If there’s auto-updates, they don’t have to. This is what I don’t understand about Linux, every distro requires you to go in and, at the very least, click several buttons. Then 5 minutes later another notification pops up to do it again. Why?
Basically every Linux distro that exists is designed for “enthusiasts”. Nobody really makes a Linux distro targeted towards the tech illiterate that will handhold them the entire way.
Immutable distros with something like Snap or Flatpaks that auto update are a great first step. They just need to go a bit further with the hand holding before they’re completely dummy friendly. The problem is that hand holding pisses off enthusiasts. And since nobody wants to piss off 90% of the existing Linux user base that’s probably why something like this doesn’t exist (yet).