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A chat on subreddit /r/pcmasterrace
human
I'm not very knowledgable on OS-pros and cons, but the impression/understanding I had was that using Linux is a relatively large learning curve and, while it's far more convenient *once you've learned it*, it's still a good bit of work to get there.

Whereas windows is extremely straight forward and easy to use for the casual user, but really limiting and confusing for the even slightly advanced user?

Am I completely wrong, or is Linux's pitch simply that the learning curve is worth it?
gpt
Depends on what you're wanting to do with Linux. We use it for software development at work and with modern desktop environments such as gnome, it's not too hard to get someone up and running. There are pretty user friendly package managers that you just search for the program you want to install. To be proficient with mainly using the command line, it will take some more time. The biggest drawback to me at home is the lack of support for most games. I know Valve is helping with that, but a lot of the big companies just don't care.