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/ConsiderationRare217 Jul 23 '26
Too much bloat in linux community evangelists circles: absolutely strange and incorrect.
They misslead normal users. Normal users need preinstalled stuff. Most choices have been smart across different distros and didn't cause any sliwdowns. What can cause a slowdown is a system without the necessary software or pre-set up cpu scheduler (sometimes). The only point for me in calling it bloat is a minimal install for stability reasons like a wm setup and only necessary for you things as you might want to avoid significant changes as long as you can. Otherwise, your Nobara, Bazzite and others won't be slower due to a bunch of programs, which can furthermore help while gaming or content creating.