I tested Fedora Miracle: Why Linux needs a 'broken' flag for orphaned spins
The author tested the Miracle Window Manager on Fedora Linux and had a frustrating experience, leading to the suggestion that Linux distributions should have a 'broken' flag for unsupported or problematic software spins.
Why it matters
This article highlights the need for Linux distributions to provide clear guidance on the stability and support status of various software options to help users make informed decisions.
Key Points
- 1The author tested the Miracle Window Manager on Fedora Linux
- 2The Miracle Window Manager did not work well and made the author's life more difficult
- 3The author suggests Linux distributions should have a 'broken' flag for unsupported or problematic software spins
Details
The article discusses the author's experience testing the Miracle Window Manager, a tiling window manager, on Fedora Linux. Tiling window managers are supposed to make the user's life easier, but in this case, the Miracle Window Manager did the opposite. The author faced various issues and frustrations while using the Miracle Window Manager, leading them to suggest that Linux distributions should have a 'broken' flag to identify unsupported or problematic software spins that users should avoid.
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