The Bully In The Linux Schoolyard

“There are many reasons for Linux’s roaring success everywhere
except the desktop; reasons abound for this, and at least one
significant reason is a self-inflicted wound: the Terminal
Bully.

“The Terminal Bully is the poster who refuses to offer a
respectful and understandable solution to a genuine problem some
newcomer has posted on a forum, and instead tries to show off their
own knowledge by offering a lengthy and sometimes risky set of
commands that only confuse anyone who is not yet familiar with
Linux.

“”Not yet familiar”: let me emphasize this. Every form of Linux,
just like every other complex topic, has an extensive learning
curve, all the way from “Where do I click?” to studying for
administrator certification. It’s usually a self-teaching process,
in which everyone can trace the curve at the pace that suits them
best. That involves asking a LOT of questions, because Linux
evolves so fast that it’s impossible for documentation in print
media to catch up.”

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