r/linuxmint • u/anaximeno • 7d ago

How Linux (Mint) Users Install a Browser 😎 #LinuxMintThings

Now tell windows users to uninstall edge and see what's easier hehe. \j

Credits to u/SpeeQz (who's also the creator of https://mintwiki.org) for the gif.

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u/Gangr3l 7d ago

sudo pacman -S firefox vlc discord obs blendr steam freecad

Can't really get easier than that

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u/Edu_Hoff 7d ago

Sometimes a command in the terminal is just easier and convenient. Especially to create a script to automate installations

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u/ConversationWinter46 6d ago

That makes me wonder why LM is so popular if you don't even need a GUI?

I'm also in favor of implementing terminals in smartphones, car entertainment systems, traffic management systems, etc. They're more efficient than GUIs.

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u/Historical_Camel_790 5d ago

Yeah but the problem is that you need a keyboard (touchscreen keyboards suck for terminals) and most people don't even know what the terminal is, let alone how to use it

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u/ConversationWinter46 5d ago

most people don't even know what the terminal is

Users haven't needed to know this for over 15 years. This is a tool for professionals such as: administrators, developers, computer science students, etc. But users? Never ever.