The main reason for the Linux operating system not seeing widespread adoption is because of its multitude of distros.

No it isn’t - it’s because the vast majority of computer/laptop users just stick with the OS that comes installed on their device and probably aren’t even aware than installing a new one is even an option. Your grandma isn’t sitting there thinking “should I install Ubuntu or Fedora on my MacBook?”

Lemmy/Kbin do have something in common with Linux in that the Fediverse concept requires a certain amount of technical knowledge to understand, but it’s far easier to grasp that than it is to install Linux on your home computer.

I don’t know but it seems like it’s a 'nix thing.

I was in the Windows customization scene for years and never heard the term “ricing” until I discovered customization on Linux.

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1. Summary of what the community is about
2. Community rules of conduct
3. Links to related communities that offer similar content
4. Some additional info/useful links that are related to the topic.

Good formatting also makes it look clean and professional.

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Signing up is a piece of cake - this guide just seems to include steps that most users won’t need, for some reason.

I understand why people have strong opinions on the matter. That’s fine.

However, issuing threats and ultimatums to Lemmy instance admins when 1) nothing has even happened yet, 2) we don’t know what federation with Meta would even look like, or 3) if/when it will even happen, is pure foolishness.

Nobody is federated with Meta because Threads doesn’t even support ActivityPub yet. People are getting on their soapboxes and high horses when literally nothing has even happened that would merit this level of histrionics.

Some people need to seriously chill the fuck out.

Nah, lemm.ee is hosted in the EU.

I’m sorry, when did everyone start taking conspiracy pills?

The Mastodon admin team said they’ll wait and see what happens, not that they are committed to not defederating no matter what happens.

Ruud is a busy guy - his “silence” is most likely because Threads hasn’t even federated yet (and possibly won’t anyway) and he has other shit to deal with - and people are already conjuring up scenarios involving clandestine NDAs and kickbacks based on no evidence whatsoever? Sheesh.

Works fine for me. Try clearing your browser cache.

And not a moment too soon!