Before I was allowed to drive a car, I needed to take theoretical course over several weeks, pass two tests, and have hours of practical training.
What was your point, exactly?
I am not saying that average computer users should know how to write software and do devops stuff, but some fundamental knowledge of how the OS works is kinda essential.
I am too old to have had computers as part of school, and now, I have to explain to people half my age that grew up with computers as part of their day and used in their education, rather simple computer stuff.
Is it really too much to expect, that a part of education is to understand some fundamental part of something that is so important for us today.
Because the alternative is to let big tech run all over us.
But that is more convenient, so this is where we at. "By your logic", well, yes, so we are not setting ourself up to be exploited.
But, it is not my job, as a linux user, to do this for free, as seem to be expected.
[@Linux_in_a_Bit](https://infosec.exchange/@Linux_in_a_Bit )
Lett Osprey :v_pan: :v_enby: 🍉 :therian:
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