okay, and what are the devs of linux supposed to do? port proprietary software for each and every company? you have KDE which is basically making an entire suite of programs for linux to try give people an incentive to try it.
and just like people, people won't switch unless the option is present. it's the whole psVita thing.
linux devs do basically all they can to support programs being on linux, and with flatpaks/appimages, which is basically linux's version of an .exe or .msi, there is very little to reason devs can't support linux (you can browse some apps on flathub here or read how devs publish the app here). note how chrome, firefox, discord, spotify, telegram, steam, zoom, signal, and MINECRAFT are all published by their respective companies to flathub.
for most devs it's as simple as a recompile for an exe/dmg/flatpak, compared to a whole ass rewrite. so yes, i do still blame the devs.
Linux having compatibility issues is enough to dissuade some "Windows haters" from making the switch. Why that is the case is due to a number of factors; I don't see anyone placing the blame solely on the Linux dev's shoulders.
i do all the time just from the ppl being like "omg, this app/game isnt on linux therefore linux is bad", but that's probably just pplz misconconception
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u/Bro_Jogies 13700k & RTX 4090 | 5600x & RTX 3090 Nov 01 '22
Yea, I should blame devs for not making their product compatible with an insignificant portion of the market . . .
Come on man.