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Originally Posted by ApK
When Linux software distribution is down to one package type that all users can know will work, and it doesn't require typing "sudo" or "apt-get" or similar anywhere in the download or install process, then come back and try to make the hokum point again.
I had to install Oracle's Java on my Linux box so my kids could play Minecraft. On Windows, and presumably Mac, if it's not there already, that involves going to java.com and clicking a button or two.
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I don't know what distribution you are using, but there is *no* need to type "sudo" or "apt-get" in the Ubuntu distribution I'm currently using.
Click on Applications -> System Tools -> Administration -> Ubuntu Software Center. Type "Java" in the search box and hit return. First on list is OpenJKD Java (I realize that it isn't oracle, but it works with Minecraft). Click and click on install. Installs.
I spent 1/2 hour this morning trying to figure out how to do a simple (seemed to me) administrative action on Win7. Lots of typing in search boxes trying to figure the right combination of words to get the right answer.
I realize that you've probably been using Windows for a long time and have a lot of experience in getting things done. Because you don't have experience with another OS doesn't mean that it's wrong or bad, just different. I've never really advocated that the entire world should move to Linux. As I said somewhere above, it isn't for everybody. But it *isn't* any harder to use than Windows or Mac. Believe me. I have nearly 30 years experience with Windows and 20 with Linux. Both can be extremely frustrating.