The article critiques Linux's video and audio capabilities compared to MacOS, expressing a desire for Linux to adopt features that provide better experience. Key issues noted include the longstanding limitations of the X Window system and challenges related to audio management via Pulse Audio and Pipewire. Transition to Wayland is seen as a step forward, yet the author feels Linux still lacks the polished performance and quality that MacOS consistently delivers, especially with its multimedia experiences. Improvements in plug-and-play functionality are also proposed as essential for enhancing user experience on Linux.
Linux has not yet achieved the video and audio quality of MacOS, with many users facing issues that are simply not seen in Apple's operating system.
Pulse Audio has been a significant pain point for Linux users, and despite improvements, it still lags behind MacOS in terms of reliability.
Linux needs more plug-and-play functionality in its audio stack, as demonstrated by the frequent issues with software like Audacity.
Wayland is slowly improving the situation for Linux video playback, but it still falls short compared to the seamless experience offered by MacOS.
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