This. Some die hard anti-systemd, anti-Gnome 3, anti-Ubuntu, anti- always conveniently ignore Desktop Linux experience is arguably leaps and bound better these days. Linux still can't stand toe to toe with MacOS/Window when it comes to novice user attractiveness, but we are seeing Linux being adopted by the mass, not just technically inclined people. It never ceases to amaze me Grandma (read: very novice user that just needs their stuff done) has little to no problem switching from Windows to Ubuntu:, wireless works, audio works, printing works, all basic-tier desktop uses just work in a plug and play fashion. This would be nigh impossible at least one decade ago.
I don't use any of those newer distros, I can see the point against the adoption of systemd (technical and developer wise), I was irked with Gnome 3 dumbed-down interface, I cringed at the resource consumed by apps written in Electron. However, they are necessary evil; also just because we don't like them, doesn't mean they are nothing good in grander scheme of things.
I say harm it much more.
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This. Some die hard anti-systemd, anti-Gnome 3, anti-Ubuntu, anti- always conveniently ignore Desktop Linux experience is arguably leaps and bound better these days. Linux still can't stand toe to toe with MacOS/Window when it comes to novice user attractiveness, but we are seeing Linux being adopted by the mass, not just technically inclined people. It never ceases to amaze me Grandma (read: very novice user that just needs their stuff done) has little to no problem switching from Windows to Ubuntu:, wireless works, audio works, printing works, all basic-tier desktop uses just work in a plug and play fashion. This would be nigh impossible at least one decade ago. I don't use any of those newer distros, I can see the point against the adoption of systemd (technical and developer wise), I was irked with Gnome 3 dumbed-down interface, I cringed at the resource consumed by apps written in Electron. However, they are necessary evil; also just because we don't like them, doesn't mean they are nothing good in grander scheme of things. I say harm it much more.