SeaGL 2025

Linux Doesn't Resonate With The Mainstream - stillOS
2025-11-07 , Room 332

This talk addresses the issues that Linux has preventing it from being a mainstream option like Windows and macOS currently are, and the lessons I am taking away when building stillOS.


This talk addresses Linux issues that prevent it from being a mainstream option like Windows and macOS currently are. I'll also demonstrate how I'm applying these lessons when building stillOS. Many people point to app compatibility issues, but I believe the real issues are closer to stability and usability problems with current Linux desktops, as well as Linux's brand reception among the mainstream audience. With that, I aim to leverage the current issues that Windows and macOS have, while also learning from their strengths to create the perfect mainstream Linux OS.


Project URL:

https://stillhq.io

I am a business major at Washington State University who is founding stillHQ. The goal is to build a new Linux distro that appeals to mainstream users with features such as deeply integrated web apps, a curated app store, a layout switcher, and more.