

“Built for control, but not for people” sums up so well what’s wrong with the developer-user disconnect among many in the free software space.
I think it has to do with neurodivergence, where a lot of people who use their computers 12+ hours a day can’t fathom that there are other people who don’t do the same.
Portability is a much bigger benefit than people realize.
Right now I’m typing this lying down comfortably in my bed, for example.
I think being tied to a desk to use our computers is unnecessary and reinforces a culture where people stay in their rooms and don’t connect with others in person as much as they otherwise would.
My computer is like my 2nd brain, so being able to have it with me just about anywhere I go is important.
I used to have a desktop mostly for gaming and a laptop for work, but managing 2 computers is more hassle than it’s worth so I decided to downsize to only 1 gaming laptop. “One machine to rule them all,” as I say.
My only regret is not making the decision way sooner. I genuinely believe my life would have been better off for it.