• Pamphlet
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    -49 months ago

    @eochaid @OsrsNeedsF2P yeah… I’m sorry but that’s like saying all screwdrivers suck. If you don’t take the time to learn how to use a tool you will always have a negative experience using said tool. You are never going to find an advanced technology that’s been dumbed down to the point where you can’t break it.

    • Eochaid
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      19 months ago

      Except that there’s a ton of actual competition in the screwdriver market that has forced innovation and improved screwdriver functionality that it is essentially “solved”.

      Even cheap screwdrivers are easy to use and will do the job, they just might break after a few years. Expensive screwdrivers add extra features and are built to a higher quality. You can absolutely look up reviews and find “the best” screwdriver.

      You also don’t need to learn to use a screwdriver. They’re all built to be self explanatory. If they have advanced features that need explaining, they’ll include a manual that explains each feature at a high school reading level because that’s their target market.

      Also, there is no locked in loyalty to screwdriver brands. If a brand releases a shit driver, they’ll get roasted. If a new contender puts out a screwdriver that’s better than the rest, tradespeople will flock to it.

      I would love it for OSes to be treated like screwdrivers are.

      • Pamphlet
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        19 months ago

        @eochaid everything you said can be applied to an OS. I’m a tool guy and they are far from solved. There is brand loyalty, wiha, wera, knipex, etc. There are no manuals (what? Maybe a pic or two), and you can absolutely use them wrong. The only difference is you know how to use a screwdriver. A tool is a tool, you just think one is magic because you refuse to learn how they work.