Author laments shift from fun, unstable computing to corporate-controlled era

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-06-13 11:07

The author reflects on the shift from early computing, characterized by unstable but fun experiences with systems like Windows 9x and early Linux, to the current landscape. They lament that modern computing, while more stable, is dominated by "evil corporations" and forced usage, making it less enjoyable and more of a fight against pervasive negative influences. This has led to a disillusionment with Free/Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS), which the author once embraced for its principles and enjoyment but now finds frustrating. AI

IMPACT Reflects on the changing nature of computing, moving from user-driven fun to corporate control, impacting user experience.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece reflecting on the user experience of computing over time.

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Computers used to be fun. I used to use Windows 9x, and it was unstable as hell, and you kept having to lean over backwards to get things to work. Then I used b

Computers used to be fun. I used to use Windows 9x, and it was unstable as hell, and you kept having to lean over backwards to get things to work. Then I used bleeding edge Linux, and at some point I've ended up running pure framebuffer tty for months because X11 was broken. But …

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Computers used to be fun. I used to use Windows 9x, and it was unstable as hell, and you kept having to lean over backwards to get things to work. Then I used b

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