>finally install Linux>download chrome>double click and it opens up the text editor>Google says you need to enter command in terminal>sudo apt install ./google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb Uninstalled and went back to Windows
>>108707488Ahh, makes sense. You kinda have to get used to that fact that for linux, most often than not, you have to download software directly from the package manager. If you had a .deb file. That tells me that you downloaded it from chromes own website. Linux is more like mac and iOS with the app store in that regard. Except that it's maintained by open source developers.
>>108707488LinuxMint has a software center, so it's kind of difficult to fuck up so badly. I'm a little impressed you managed to do it.
boots to graphical whines about packages
>>108707488>things that never happened: the schizo ramblings of lolcows edition>>108707656>LinuxMint has a software centerit's certified trash and people should be only installing shit via apt or aptget
>>108707488> filtered by a simple commandYeah, bye Winfag. You will not be missed.
>>108707488>finally install Linux>download chromefirefox is right there my guy
>>108707488Yeah—that’s a pretty classic first Linux faceplant. Nothing you did was unusual.What happened:* You downloaded a .deb package (that’s a Debian/Ubuntu installer file).* On many Linux desktops, double-clicking a .deb doesn’t always trigger a proper installer—it can just open as a text/archive file.* Unlike Windows, installing software often goes through the terminal or a package manager.The command Google gave you:sudo apt install ./google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.debwas actually correct—it tells the system to install that local file and resolve dependencies.---### Why it felt frustratingLinux breaks a big expectation:> “I downloaded it I double-click it it installs”That works on Windows, but Linux is more:* repository-first (install from official sources)* terminal-friendly (not always GUI-driven)---### The smoother way (what you *should* have done)On Ubuntu/Debian systems, either:Option 1 (GUI way):* Right-click the .deb* Open with “Software Install” / “App Center”Option 2 (reliable way):cd Downloadssudo apt install ./google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb---### The blunt truthYou didn’t hit a “hard” problem—you hit a workflow mismatch.Linux assumes:* you’re okay using the terminal sometimes* you understand package formats (.deb, apt, repos)Windows assumes:* everything is double-clickable---### Should you try Linux again?Depends on what you want:* If you want zero friction stick with Windows* If you want control, dev tools, customization Linux is worth the learning curveBut you *will* hit more moments like this early on.---### If you do try againPick a beginner-friendly distro like:* Ubuntu* Linux MintAnd accept this rule:> When something doesn’t install, the terminal is usually the fastest fix.---If you want, I can walk you through a “Linux without frustration” setup that avoids 90% of these early annoyances.
>>108707854Holy shit thank you chatgpt, very cool!!!!
Why not just read any verse?
>>108707700lol it's literally a front-end for apt.
>>108707622You don't sound human
>>108707854What compels someone to paste a 4chan post into the slop generator and then paste the generated slop here as a reply? I assume it's not a bot since a bot would have been prompted to talk more like a person.
>>108707488>i installed linux and it's not windows! wtf!
>>108708399Zero effort required, yet makes people mad. It's the perfect shitpost.
>>108708396but got regard in written
>get Linux>plug in Bluetooth usb thing>turn on mouse>doesn't detect it>spent half an hour looking to install Bluetooth capability>nope sorry>back to windows, never waste time with Linux again
>>108707622>you have to download software directly from the package manager.directly would be downloading from the developer. downloading from a package manager aka a middleman is the definition of indirectly.
>>108708382lol and yet it's fucking trash.
>>108707488>finally install Windows>search for a Software Store>there is "Microsoft Store">open and search for "chrome">first result is "Mozilla Firefox" and second is "Brave browser">wtf? well, install "Mozilla Firefox" then>click "Install" and it crashes with random error saying "Open PowerShell as a non-elevated user and run the command: Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WindowsStore*">close it and there is new error "If it shows that Microsoft Store is not installed, you can try re-registering it">Google says you need to enter command in PowerShell>Add-AppxPackage -RegisterByFamilyName -MainPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore_8wekyb3d8bbweUninstalled and went back to Linux
>>108708469ever notice how there was no comma between "directly" and "from the password manager">you have to download software directly, from the package manager.>you have to download software directly from the package manager.Those two sentences are different. Thank you very much.
>>108707488There are flatpaks for braindead retards like you.
>>108708396What a load of complete fucking codswallop. I just don't sound like a 4chan user. Because i rarely dare lay eyes on this ungodly cyberspace-cesspool.I sound like a human that doesn't spend every waking hour on 4chan to the point where the lingo sticks to my brain
