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Subject: Re: Very good rant about our loving linux
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 21:17:32 -0000 (UTC)
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On Tue, 3 Mar 2026 09:17:29 -0800, Mike Easter wrote:

> Lawrence D’Oliveiro wrote:
>>
>> You have the choice of how it looks. Linux is all about choice.
>
> Ha.  I'm reminded of the bug/feature saying;
>
> "That's not a bug, that's a feature."
>
> On the one hand, I agree that the linux freedom is wonderful and
> powerful.
>
> On the other hand, when traveling thru' the woods, people look for a
> 'path' - a recognizable trail that they can follow.

If freedom of choice is a bug, how do you fix it?

Limiting of choice is like Communism, isn’t it: it only works if you
can force everybody in the world to agree to it.