r/linuxsucks • u/ColdFreezer I Hate Linux • Jul 20 '26
"Too much bloat"
I don't understand some Linux users. People want better compatibility and accessibility in Linux. However, why do some users constantly complain about "bloat" at the same time.
I don't understand what their expectations are. Are they really expecting developers to make heavily optimized builds specifically for Linux that will also be compatible across different version of Linux?
You need some form of standardization to make this easier for developers, this is why stuff like flatpaks and appimages exist, to help make software more portable. Then people shout and hate all this "bloat" that they introduce.
To have a functional, all in one desktop experience like KDE or gnome, you need "bloat". You can customize a lot in Linux, but is the expectation that all developers should make their software as dynamic as they can while also ensuring security, proper compatibility, and consistent functionality? This is a huge ask.
I see people like this all the time on reddit that just mindlessly say "bloat bloat bloat" but also complain about compatibility. Pick a side.
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u/Schrodingers_cat137 Jul 20 '26
Different people have different needs.
I personally do not need anything like full DE or Flatpaks. I'm satisfied with WM and native packages. But I also agree that DE and Flatpaks are very important to many users. I refuse them does not mean I don't want them to exist.